Accra, Ghana – The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has affirmed its full backing for Raymond Archer, the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), amidst a burgeoning political debate surrounding the agency’s recent operations. Abass Nurudeen, Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, publicly declared the party’s unwavering support on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* programme on Saturday, May 9, directly addressing criticisms leveled by the Minority Leader.
Context of the Controversy
The public statements by Mr. Nurudeen arise from a contentious situation involving the re-arrest of the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hanan, and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni. This occurred shortly after the Office of the Attorney-General discontinued charges against them, citing the emergence of fresh evidence.
This sequence of events has ignited a significant public discourse concerning prosecutorial discretion, adherence to due process, and the imperative of institutional accountability within Ghana’s justice system. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns, suggesting that EOCO has become overly centralized under its current leadership, prompting the NDC’s strong defense.
NDC’s Stance and Defense
Mr. Nurudeen emphatically rejected the Minority Leader’s assertions. He stated on the widely viewed news program that the NDC as a political entity stands
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