Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has taken control of fuel stations, residential properties, vehicles and cash linked to an alleged extortion scheme involving a former head of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
In its 2025 half-yearly report, the OSP said the assets are connected to an ongoing criminal case against the former NPA chief executive, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine other individuals. The case is currently before the Criminal High Court in Accra.
According to the report, signed by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, the seized assets are being held as exhibits in the prosecution of The Republic v Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and Nine Others.
Among the properties under the OSP’s management are four fuel stations in Accra, located at Opeikuma, Dansoman, Abeka Lapaz and Millennium City. The office also reported the seizure of nearly one million Ghana cedis in cash.
The anti-corruption body said it has also taken control of several parcels of land across the country, including plots in Tamale, Haatso, Danyame in Kumasi and Adenta, some of which have already been valued at several million cedis.
In addition, the OSP disclosed that it is managing a number of high-value residential properties in prime areas of Accra, including East Legon, Airport Residential Area, Roman Ridge and Adjiringanor. Other assets include residential blocks at Agbogba, fuel tanker trucks and uncompleted apartment developments in parts of the capital.
Separately, the report said the OSP has seized luxury vehicles valued at about GH¢18.6 million as part of a different investigation involving the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The vehicles include high-end models such as Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz cars, as well as bullion vans.
The seizures follow criminal charges brought against Dr Abdul-Hamid, former and serving officials of the NPA, and representatives of three private companies. Prosecutors allege that the accused conspired to unlawfully collect more than GH¢291 million, along with additional sums in US dollars, from oil marketing companies and bulk oil transporters between 2022 and 2024.
The accused have denied wrongdoing, and the case remains before the High Court as investigations and asset-tracing continue.
Source: myjoyonline.com