Lawyers for the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, have refuted claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) suggesting that assets worth over GH¢100 million linked to their client have been seized.
In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa Yahaya Esq., the legal team described the OSP’s claims as “false, misleading, and injurious.”
They stressed that no assets or businesses belonging to or associated with Dr. Abdul-Hamid have been identified, traced, or confiscated by the OSP.
“Our client owns no such assets, directly or indirectly, and no property worth the stated amount exists anywhere in connection with him,” the statement said.
The lawyers further noted that even the OSP’s own amended charge sheet filed on October 17, 2025, which lists five counts of alleged offences, makes no reference to any seized property or businesses linked to Dr. Abdul-Hamid.
They accused the OSP of distorting facts and engaging in “public theatrics and false reportage” rather than focusing on diligent prosecution.
“The OSP, as a public institution established under law, is reminded that its officers are bound by constitutional and ethical obligations to discharge their duties with fairness, integrity, and respect for the rights and dignity of all persons,” the statement read.
“Engaging in public commentary that distorts facts before the court is inconsistent with those obligations and unbecoming of the prosecutorial office.”
The legal team stated that Dr. Abdul-Hamid has cooperated fully with the OSP since the start of the investigation, attending every court sitting and honouring all invitations.
They described his conduct as one of “respect for the judicial process,” insisting that the former NPA boss remains innocent until proven guilty under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
“It is deeply regrettable that instead of complying with court orders, the OSP has chosen to engage in media sensationalism,” the statement added.
The lawyers cautioned that any attempt to misinform the public or prejudice opinion against their client undermines the rule of law and the integrity of Ghana’s justice system.
Read the full statement below
Source: Myjoyonline.com
