Attorney General files application to set aside travel order granted to Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba
The Attorney General has taken formal steps to reverse a travel permission granted to Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the primary suspect in an ongoing criminal trial, marking a significant development in Ghana’s legal proceedings concerning alleged financial misconduct.
The application, filed before the High Court, seeks to set aside a June 29, 2026 order that permitted Aludiba to travel to the United Kingdom for specialized medical treatment. The move follows the emergence of new evidence suggesting that the accused may have attempted to access bank accounts subject to freezing orders issued by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), a potential violation of Ghana’s anti-organized crime legislation.
According to the Attorney General’s office, these subsequent developments “fundamentally alter the basis” upon which the court originally exercised its discretion in granting the travel request. The prosecution maintains that the application does not prejudge the substantive charges but rather upholds the court’s authority to revisit decisions when material facts change after an order is issued—a standard procedural safeguard in Ghanaian jurisprudence.
The case centers on allegations that Aludiba attempted to withdraw funds from accounts restrained under EOCO investigation, an action that prompted the issuing bank to deny the transaction and alert authorities. This incident occurred shortly before the accused was scheduled to depart for medical care abroad.
Legal experts note that such applications, while uncommon, are legally sound when new evidence emerges that could impact the original justification for judicial leniency. The Attorney General emphasized that the application respects the presumption of innocence and due process, seeking only to ensure that legal proceedings proceed without compromise to judicial orders designed to secure the accused’s presence for trial.
As the matter remains before the High Court, the office has refrained from further public commentary, underscoring its commitment to letting judicial processes unfold without external pressure. The development highlights the tension between humanitarian considerations—such as access to medical treatment—and the imperative to maintain the integrity of ongoing criminal investigations, particularly those involving alleged financial crimes with potential international dimensions.
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