The legal representatives of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), have firmly rejected reports suggesting that assets worth over GH₵100 million allegedly linked to their client have been seized by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a strongly worded statement released by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa Yahaya, Esq., the lawyers described the OSP’s claims as “entirely unfounded, misleading, and injurious to the reputation of Dr. Abdul-Hamid.”

According to the legal team, no property, company, or business belonging to or connected with Dr. Abdul-Hamid has been traced, identified, or confiscated.

“Our client owns no such assets—either personally or through any proxy—and no property of the value being circulated exists in his name or under his control,” the statement asserted.

The lawyers clarified that the amended charge sheet filed by the OSP on October 17, 2025—which lists five separate counts—contains no mention of seized assets or businesses associated with their client.

They accused the OSP of prioritizing “media drama over due process,” insisting that such actions compromise the credibility and professionalism expected of an independent prosecutorial authority.

“As an institution established by law, the OSP must operate with transparency, fairness, and respect for individual rights. Presenting false information to the public or before the courts violates these principles,” the statement emphasized.

Dr. Abdul-Hamid’s legal team further stated that he has consistently cooperated with the investigative process, attending all hearings and responding promptly to every summons.

They reiterated that their client continues to uphold the highest regard for the rule of law and reminded the public that under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, every individual remains innocent until proven guilty.

“It is deeply regrettable that instead of allowing the courts to determine the facts, the OSP has resorted to sensational claims in the media,” the statement concluded. “Such behavior not only misleads the public but also weakens confidence in the nation’s justice system.”