No clear law governs re-arrest of discharged suspects - Justice Abdulai on Hanan, wife re-arrest
Justice Abdulai raised concerns on Wednesday, May 6, on *Joy FM's Top Story*, stating that "There's no specific regulation regarding how suspects who are re-arrested are handled." He described this as a legal gap in Ghana's criminal justice system. His comments follow the re-arrest of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul Wahab Hanan, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, shortly after they were discharged by the High Court on May 5.
Mr. Abdulai referenced past cases, including that of Gregory Afoko, to illustrate recurring concerns about due process. He stated that despite court decisions granting bail or discharging accused persons, Mr. Afoko remained in custody. He said this happened under the watch of former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. Mr. Abdulai criticised what he described as recurring actions by the state that risk violating citizens' rights.
Counsel for the couple, Godfred Yeboah Dame, speaking on *JoyNews Prime*, said the circumstances surrounding the fresh arrest by operatives of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) raise serious constitutional and procedural concerns. He alleged that there are plans to subject his clients to torture in the course of the re-arrest process.
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Justice Abdulai has highlighted a potential legal gap concerning the re-arrest of suspects after their discharge- a situation that raises questions about due process. The lack of clear regulations could have far-reaching implications for Ghana's justice system.
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