Counsel for the immediate past National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Akbar Khomeini, has expressed frustration over repeated amendments to the charge sheet by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the ongoing corruption case involving Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others.
In a Facebook post, Khomeini described the latest development as a deliberate attempt to delay the trial.
“Interestingly, the OSP has made another surprising amendment to the charge sheet. This is the second time the OSP is delaying the commencement of the case with his ambush amendments… We are back to zero!” he said.
The revisions come after investigators uncovered additional evidence, prompting the OSP to increase the number of charges from 25 to 54.
The accused are alleged to have coerced bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies into paying large sums under the guise of official duties before laundering the proceeds through property purchases and business ventures to conceal their illicit origins.
Khomeini said that similar amendments had been filed during the last hearing on August 26, 2025, despite a court order directing the OSP to file disclosures by August 26 and witness statements by September 26, 2025.
According to him, the judge had reminded the OSP that a prior amendment filed on August 20 was not on the court’s records.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused, highlights ongoing challenges in prosecuting complex corruption cases in Ghana.
Legal observers say repeated amendments and delays could affect public perception of the judicial process and prolong resolution.
The OSP has defended its actions, stating that the new charges are based on fresh evidence uncovered during investigations and are necessary to ensure a comprehensive case against the accused.
Source: mujoyonline.com
