The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the seizure and freezing of assets worth over GH¢100 million and more than US$100,000 as part of ongoing investigations into suspected corruption and money laundering involving former officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the OSP revealed that additional assets are currently being traced, supported by extensive documentary, banking, and transactional evidence connecting the funds and properties to alleged criminal conduct.

“The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has already seized and frozen assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and over US$100,000, with additional assets under active tracing,” the statement read.

The anti-corruption agency explained that the seizures are part of a broader initiative to safeguard public resources, promote accountability, and ensure integrity in the management of state institutions.
“These actions are based on strong documentary, banking, and transaction evidence linking the proceeds to the alleged offences,” it added.

Officials at the OSP described the operation as a major milestone in protecting public funds and reaffirmed that no public official is above the law.
“This case represents a major step in protecting public funds, ensuring accountability in the petroleum sector, and affirming that no public official is above the law,” the Office noted.

The statement follows a video in which former NPA Chief Executive Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid dismissed his ongoing criminal case as “useless.” The OSP responded by reiterating its commitment to pursue justice and recover stolen assets, stressing that all individuals implicated in serious economic crimes will face due legal scrutiny.
“The seriousness of the charges and the scale of the alleged losses make this prosecution a critical test of Ghana’s commitment to fighting corruption,” the OSP stated.

The NPA scandal involves Dr. Abdul-Hamid and six other officials, who are accused of misappropriating public funds and causing financial loss to the state during their tenure.