Lawyer Warns A-G's Accusations Could Irrevocably Tarnish Reputations
Anokye Yaw Frimpong, a private legal practitioner, has expressed concern over the Attorney-General's recent press conference. Dr Dominic Ayine publicly accused Hanan Abdul-Wahab, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, of corruption. Frimpong warns that such statements could irrevocably tarnish reputations if individuals are later cleared by a competent court.
During the negotiation period in 2025, John Dramani Mahama served as the President of the Republic of Ghana. Frimpong argued that only a competent court holds the authority to pronounce guilt. He reminded that every suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Frimpong criticized Ayine's press conference on October 22, 2025, where he accused the couple of allegedly engaging in a criminal enterprise that pilfered GH¢78.2 million from state coffers.
Frimpong warned that in other jurisdictions like the United States, such prejudicial statements could lead to legal action for human rights violations. He urged the Attorney-General to focus on presenting the case in court rather than making public announcements. Frimpong advised ministries to avoid making public announcements about their operational activities to prevent undermining their work.
The couple and other implicated individuals are scheduled to be officially charged and arraigned before court on October 24, 2025. Frimpong's warning serves as a reminder that justice should be served in a fair and unbiased manner, with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
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