Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, has strongly denied any involvement in the alleged corruption and money-laundering scandal linked to the company.
His response follows revelations by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine at the Government Accountability Series in Accra.
Dr. Ayine said investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) uncovered a “complex web of financial transactions and shell companies” used to siphon state funds between 2017 and 2024.
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EOCO’s findings indicated that while GH¢27 million of the total payments made to Sawtina Enterprise were supported by records of genuine food supplies, over GH¢50 million lacked any evidence of goods or services delivered. The funds, meant to pay suppliers under the government’s School Feeding Programme, were allegedly diverted through seven companies suspected to have been used for money laundering.
However, in a statement responding to the allegations, Mr Abdul-Wahab firmly rejected the claims and expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
"I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter. I have no involvement in the issues being referred to, and I find the comments deeply unfortunate. I have asked my legal representatives to review the situation and advise on the appropriate steps to protect my reputation.
I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear. I remain fully committed to the principles of honesty, transparency, and integrity that have guided my work throughout my career."