The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is reviewing a request from one of the accused in the ongoing trial of former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Dr Mustapha Abdul Hamid, to serve as a witness for the prosecution.
In a court update, the OSP said the fourth accused in the case has approached the Office expressing willingness to cooperate with the prosecution. The office confirmed that the request is currently under consideration.
“Today in court, the prosecution announced that the fourth accused has approached the office expressing willingness to serve as a prosecution witness. The office is currently considering his request,” the OSP said.
Dr Hamid and nine co-accused, including senior officials and associated companies, are facing 54 criminal charges, ranging from extortion and abuse of public office to money laundering.
Prosecutors allege the accused were involved in a scheme through which more than GH¢291 million, along with substantial foreign currency, was collected from oil marketing companies and bulk transporters between 2022 and 2024.
The OSP maintains that the funds were unlawfully obtained from participants in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.
