The Minority in Parliament has raised strong concerns over what it calls the growing politicisation of state institutions, following the recent arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Abdul Hannan Wahab, and his wife.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, July 1, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei described the arrest and subsequent bail conditions imposed on the couple as “excessive and politically motivated,” warning that such actions only deepen distrust in state institutions.
“We believe this is not about justice; it is political prosecution. It is part of the broader pattern under the current NDC administration to use state institutions to intimidate perceived political opponents,” she stated.
The couple was arrested during a coordinated operation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra and Tamale on June 25, 2025, and is currently facing charges including tax evasion, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
However, the Minority insists that due process must be followed without turning EOCO into a tool for political retribution.
They directed their message particularly at the newly appointed Acting Executive Director of EOCO, Raymond Archer, urging him to rise above partisan influence.
“The EOCO we know is to serve Ghana, not political interest. This is why we urge the acting executive director, Mr. Raymond Archer, to act with integrity.
“He must remember that how he handles this will define his legacy. Posterity is watching, and Ghana is bigger than any political party.”
While acknowledging that those suspected of wrongdoing must be investigated, the Minority stressed that the fight against corruption must be genuine, and not selective.
“If anyone is suspected of wrongdoing, the law must take its course, but what we are against is the abuse of institutional power to score political points,” Appiagyei added.
