By: Baba Mohammed Issahaq
The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Abdul Salam Mustapha, is demanding answers from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what he calls the “unfair and prolonged detention” of Mr Abdul Hanan, the former Buffer stock CEO.
On his official Facebook page, Mr Slam Mustapha described the situation as “unconscionable” and “politically charged,” accusing EOCO of using strict bail conditions to keep Mr. Hanan in custody for the past ten days despite bail being granted.
“Sir, EOCO admitted him to bail with conditions that are not only outrageous but atrocious,” Mr Salam wrote, citing the GH₵50 million bail requirement with two sureties to be justified. “The sureties were justified on Wednesday, only to be told that the EOCO boss was unavailable to sign. The next day, he asked for a valuation report. That too was done. Still, Mr Hanan remains behind bars.” He noted
According to Mr Salam, the delays appear intentional and may reflect a broader pattern of state-led injustice and institutional manipulation. While the matter is legal, the NPP youth organiser is drawing attention to its political undertones.
“This is bigger than Hanan,” he wrote. “This is about fairness, the integrity of our democratic institutions, and the growing perception that justice in Ghana is becoming selective.”
He also referenced other recent developments, including what he termed “unprecedented interference in the judiciary” and “questionable decisions” by the Electoral Commission. Mr Salam expressed concern over the suspension of the Chief Justice and the controversial call for a rerun of 19 polling stations in Ablekuma North allegedly without court backing.
Mr. Salam urged the President to use his voice and influence to correct what he sees as an erosion of justice.
“Hanan is no criminal. He’s a decent, peace-loving Ghanaian who has lived quietly next door to you for years,” he noted. “All we ask is that the law be applied fairly. EOCO is not a court if there’s a case, let it be tried in court, not buried in bureaucracy.”
