The High Court in Accra has granted bail to former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and six others in a high-profile corruption case.
The accused appeared before Criminal Division 3 of the High Court on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, to answer a series of charges brought against them, including extortion by a public officer, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
Those standing trial alongside Dr. Abdul-Hamid are Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bernako-Mensah, and Kwaku Aboagye Acquah.
The court granted each of the accused bail in the sum of GH₵2 million, with two sureties required. One of the sureties must be a public servant earning a minimum net monthly income of GH₵5,000 and must also present evidence of ownership of landed property.
As part of the bail conditions, all seven individuals must report to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) every two weeks.
The charges stem from an alleged scheme involving the extortion and laundering of more than GH₵280 million. The accused are facing a total of 25 counts related to the case.
The matter has been adjourned to August 26, 2025, for the commencement of substantive hearings.
