Ghana court denies NAFCO ex-CEO co-accused's travel request for son's medical treatment

A Ghanaian court has rejected an application by Faiza Seidu Wuni, who is facing trial alongside the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba. Wuni had sought permission to travel outside Ghana with her seven-year-old son to seek medical treatment.

The High Court in Accra dismissed the application, ruling that Wuni must remain within the jurisdiction while the ongoing trial proceeds. The details of the medical condition requiring treatment abroad were not specified in the court's decision.

As a co-accused in the NAFCO case, Wuni's travel request was subject to judicial review. The court's decision underscores the legal constraints placed upon individuals facing serious criminal charges, particularly when they involve significant public funds or alleged corruption.

The ongoing trial of the former NAFCO CEO and his associates continues to be a matter of public interest in Ghana, with the court's proceedings dictating the movements of those involved. Wuni's application for medical leave abroad was ultimately unsuccessful, requiring her to remain in Ghana for the duration of the legal process.