The Accra High Court (Criminal Division – Specialised Court 1) has ordered the Office of the Attorney-General to disclose all additional documents in its possession that are relevant to the criminal trial involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba.
The order was issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Justice Francis A. Achibonga after counsel for the first accused, Richard Gyambiby, filed an application seeking full disclosure of all relevant materials.
Lawyers for the accused argued that withholding relevant documents would prejudice their client’s ability to prepare an adequate defence and infringe on his constitutional right to a fair trial.
In its ruling, the court held that the prosecution is under a legal obligation to disclose any documents relevant to the charges if such materials are in the possession or control of the Attorney-General, officers of the Attorney-General’s Department or investigators handling the case.
Justice Achibonga consequently directed the Attorney-General to make all relevant documents available to the first accused.
Mr Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing multiple charges arising from his tenure as NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, causing financial loss to the state and money laundering.
The court’s decision reaffirms the principle that prosecutors have a continuing duty to disclose material evidence relevant to a criminal trial, irrespective of whether it supports or weakens the prosecution’s case, in order to guarantee a fair hearing.
The case has been adjourned to Thursday, July 30, 2026, when the court is expected to hear an application by the first accused seeking a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal.
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