The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office over what he describes as the “unwarranted arrest and incarceration” of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO, Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni.

In a statement issued on May 6, 2026, Mr. Afenyo-Markin alleged that the couple was re-arrested by EOCO on May 5, shortly after charges against them in an ongoing case had been withdrawn in court.

According to him, the initial prosecution—alongside three other accused persons—had been weakened following successful objections by defense counsel during case management proceedings.

He claimed that attempts by the Attorney-General to introduce additional witness statements without the court’s approval were rejected, prompting the withdrawal of all charges.

The Minority Leader argued that EOCO should have paused to conduct further investigations before taking any additional action.

Instead, he described the rearrest as “impulsive” and lacking clarity, alleging that the couple was detained for unspecified offences and denied bail despite previously being granted bail by the court.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin further claimed that legal representatives for Mr. Aludiba were denied access to him while in EOCO custody, raising concerns about due process and the treatment of suspects.

He accused both EOCO and the Attorney-General of engaging in what he termed “extra-judicial harassment,” and warned against the use of state institutions for political purposes.

The statement also referenced earlier public comments by the Attorney-General regarding the Buffer Stock case, suggesting that the rearrest was an attempt to sustain a narrative following the withdrawal of charges.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin called for the immediate release of the couple, stressing the need for law enforcement agencies to operate strictly within the bounds of due process.