Court dismisses bid to strike out charges in NPA–UPPF corruption case
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by accused persons in the ongoing NPA–UPPF corruption case seeking to strike out the charges against them. The ruling clears the way for the substantive trial to continue. The case involves former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid; former Unified Petroleum Pricing […]
The High Court has dismissed an application from the accused in the NPA-UPPF corruption case to strike out the charges against them, paving the way for the trial to continue. The case includes former NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former UPPF Coordinator Jacob Kwamina Amuah, NPA staff member Wendy Newman, and individuals Bright Bediako-Mensah, Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah, and three corporations - Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited.
The Republic has brought 54 charges, including corruption, extortion, money laundering and conspiracy, alleging that around GH¢291.57 million and $332,407 were unlawfully obtained between 2022 and 2024 through a scheme involving NPA officials. The funds allegedly went towards transactions involving land, buildings, trucks, and fuel stations.
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