Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mustapha questioned Ghana’s democratic standing following the arrest of Abdul Hannan Wahab, the immediate past CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).

Mr. Wahab was reportedly picked up by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over alleged financial and procurement infractions in an operation that spanned Accra and Tamale.

“Why is bail now being used as a new strategy to detain people? Even murder is bailable. Is this democracy or authoritarianism? President Mahama must tell us if we are under democratic leadership or an authoritarian regime,” Salam Mustapha fumed.

He described the situation as “callous, cruel, and senseless,” accusing the authorities of weaponizing legal discretion and undermining democratic principles.

Mustapha also pointed out Wahab’s residence near the President’s, stating, “He shares a wall with the President’s house. Is the President saying he hasn’t heard how his neighbour is being treated?”

Source: Farida Seidu | AdomOnline

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According to him, the decision to contest the seat is borne out of enormous pressure from constituents to assuage their plight and to continue his developmental agenda for the constituency.

Speaking to Citi News at Pusiga, Alhaji Hanan Abdul-Wahab, said his evidence-based developmental projects in the constituency have resonated well with constituents, thus their clarion call for him to contest the Pusiga seat.

“Most of the calls were weird, so I came down myself and did a tour, visited all those people, and they were very clear in their minds that they’re calling upon me to come and contest, and I have given them my word that when the time is right, I will present myself.

“But I cannot also impose myself because we have a delegate system. They are supposed to elect me before I can present myself to the voting population of the constituency. I’m giving you a strong affirmation that I will be contesting when the time is right. I will pick up a form and present myself to NPP delegates for our internal contest,” he said.

Mr. Hanan reiterated his commitment to advance the development of the Pusiga constituency in Parliament, assuring constituents of victory when given the nod as the parliamentary candidate of the NPP in the upcoming elections.

He argued that the constituency has not received its fair share of the national cake under the Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Laadi Ayamba, hence the need to change for the betterment and prosperity of the area.

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The branded mock papers meant for the Pusiga District have gone viral on social media and have garnered mixed reactions.

It is, however, unclear why the branding of the mock examination papers with his photo.

But an inscription under his photo on the cover page read: “Fully sponsored by Alhaji Hannan Foundation, Pusiga Upper East Region.”

The CEO is yet to officially comment on the circulated photo which has caused a private citizen, Deega Akugri Rashid, to petition the Ghana Education Service (GES).

Mr Rashid argues the decision to display the image of Alhaji Hannan contradicts the basic rules of GES.

Meanwhile, final year pupils in various JHSs in the country are currently preparing for their BECE.

The incident is said to have occurred at Bazua on the Bolgatanga-Bawku road in the Upper East Region.

Reports indicate Mr Abdul-Wahab was returning from a campaign trail in the area with a few days to the December 7 polls.

The accident occurred through a head-on collision with a commercial vehicle, leading to the injury of five persons who were with him.

However, he escaped unhurt, though the vehicle was badly damaged.

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The injured persons are said to be on admission at the Bawku Hospital.