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Return my £6,700 and phones – Hanan Abdul-Wahab petitions A-G over seized items
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Key Points
- Lawyers for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab are demanding the immediate return of his passport, mobile phones, and cash totalling £6,700 and GH¢2,750 from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
- Mr. Abdul-Wahab was arrested on July 4, 2026, at Accra Airport while attempting to travel for medical treatment, detained by BNI and EOCO, and released on July 8, 2026.
- His legal counsel alleges EOCO unlawfully retained his items, only returning an empty purse, wristwatch, and boarding pass, while an investigating officer claimed no authorization for the release of phones and cash.
- The lawyers accuse EOCO of invading their client's privacy by accessing data on his seized phones without judicial authorization and violating a High Court order for his passport's release for medical travel.
- The law firm, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has requested a full account of accessed data and threatened litigation if the items are not immediately released.
Why This Matters
This incident raises serious concerns about the adherence of state security agencies, particularly EOCO and BNI, to due process, constitutional rights, and court orders in Ghana. It highlights potential abuses of power and could erode public trust in institutions responsible for upholding the rule of law. The outcome of this high-profile case will set an important precedent for accountability and the protection of individual liberties against state overreach.
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