{"id":102106,"date":"2025-11-05T22:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102106"},"modified":"2025-11-05T22:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:07:27","slug":"no-assets-or-businesses-of-mustapha-hamid-have-been-seized-by-osp-lawyers-clarify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102106","title":{"rendered":"No assets or businesses of Mustapha Hamid have been seized by OSP \u2013 Lawyers clarify"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u00a2100 million linked to their client have been seized.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa Yahaya Esq., the legal team described the OSP\u2019s claims as \u201cfalse, misleading, and injurious.\u201d <\/p>\n

They stressed that no assets or businesses belonging to or associated with Dr. Abdul-Hamid have been identified, traced, or confiscated by the OSP.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur client owns no such assets, directly or indirectly, and no property worth the stated amount exists anywhere in connection with him,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The lawyers further noted that even the OSP\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

They accused the OSP of distorting facts and engaging in \u201cpublic theatrics and false reportage\u201d rather than focusing on diligent prosecution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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,\u201d the statement read. <\/p>\n

\u201cEngaging in public commentary that distorts facts before the court is inconsistent with those obligations and unbecoming of the prosecutorial office.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

They described his conduct as one of \u201crespect for the judicial process,\u201d insisting that the former NPA boss remains innocent until proven guilty under Ghana\u2019s 1992 Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is deeply regrettable that instead of complying with court orders, the OSP has chosen to engage in media sensationalism,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s justice system.<\/p>\n

Read the full statement below<\/strong><\/p>\n

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