Tamale High Court convicts former NDA boss Sumaila Abdul-Rahman and three others over IPEP procurement breaches
A Tamale High Court has convicted former NDA CEO Sumaila Abdul-Rahman and three others for IPEP procurement breaches, avoiding jail time due to averted financial loss.
The High Court has rejected former NPA CEO Mustapha Hamid's request to travel abroad while awaiting trial in a petroleum sector extortion case. The case involves Hamid and seven others, dubbed The Republic v Mustapha Hamid & 7 Others. The OSP opposed the application, arguing that an accused person on bail must show strong reasons for a temporary movement restriction lift.
The Court disagreed with Hamid's grounds and dismissed his application. Hamid, a former NPA CEO and Minister for Information, stands accused of extorting money from petroleum sector players. The case has faced scheduling issues and was recently adjourned, but the trial will continue with the case management conference. Until further court orders, Hamid remains restricted in his movements.
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