Ghana's High-Stakes Corruption Case: Ex-NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid's Legal Battle Heats Up
Accra, Ghana – 17 July, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, the legal team representing former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has issued a strong rebuttal against corruption charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
The defence team asserts that their client has not been formally served with court documents despite widespread media reports of a 25-count indictment.
Dr. Abdul-Hamid's legal team claims that their client has not been charged before any court of competent jurisdiction, and they are yet to sight any charge sheet emphasizing their client's readiness to vigorously contest what they describe as unsubstantiated allegations.
The defence highlights what they term a pattern of shifting accusations by the OSP, from initial claims of embezzlement of GH₵1.3 billion to the current extortion charges involving a significantly smaller amount.
The OSP alleges a complex scheme where Dr. Abdul-Hamid allegedly received GH₵24 million directly, with GH₵227.23 million routed through NPA staff member Wendy Newman. Prosecutors claim the funds were laundered through three companies to acquire real estate, fuel trucks, and construct petrol stations.
As the legal battle looms, Dr. Abdul-Hamid's team remains defiant, categorically denying initiating or being involved in any extortion scheme. With both sides preparing for court, the case promises to be a landmark examination of accountability in Ghana's petroleum sector.
Source: Lead News Online
