The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others have pleaded not guilty to 54 counts of corruption-related offences.
The accused were arraigned before the court on charges including willfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and procurement breaches. Prosecutors say the alleged offences occurred during the former CEO’s tenure and resulted in significant financial loss.
According to the prosecution, investigations uncovered irregular payments, manipulation of procurement processes, and violations of public financial laws. The state argues that the accused played various roles in authorizing and facilitating the alleged infractions.
All 10 accused persons denied any wrongdoing, insisting through their lawyers that the charges are baseless and unsupported by evidence.
The court granted the accused bail and adjourned the case for further hearing.
The case has attracted wide public interest as it involves a key regulator in Ghana’s petroleum sector. Civil society organizations have called for a transparent and speedy trial.
