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OSP freezes over GH₵100m in assets linked to Former NPA CEO
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has frozen assets valued at more than GH₵100 million and US$100,000 in connection with the ongoing prosecution of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, and nine others.
According to a statement from the OSP, the seized properties include real estate holdings, fuel stations, and logistics vehicles believed to be connected to an alleged grand extortion and money laundering scheme.
The OSP explained that the move is in line with its powers under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which allows the preservation of suspected proceeds of crime until a final decision is made by the court.
So far, the OSP has secured court confirmation for the seizure of several vehicles, including five HOWO SINOTRUK fuel tanker trucks and one HOWO SITRAK articulator head with fuel tanker semi-trailer.
Other assets yet to be confirmed by the court include a Mercedes Benz GLE 450, several parcels of land in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale, and multiple filling stations under the name “Kings Energy” located at Lapaz, Dansoman, Opeikuma, and Millennium City.
Luxury apartments and developments in prime areas such as East Legon, Airport Residential, Roman Ridge, and Adenta have also been listed among the frozen properties.
These include units in The Signature Apartments, The Monarch, The Address, The Bantree, Beyond Residence, and The Atlas projects.
The OSP noted that efforts are still underway to identify and trace additional assets connected to the case as investigations continue.
The prosecution of Dr. Hamid and his associates follows what the OSP describes as a major anti-corruption drive to uncover illicit wealth acquired through abuse of public office.
More updates are expected as the case progresses in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
