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Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over claims linking him to the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF).
In a writ filed at the High Court (General Jurisdiction Division) in Accra on November 10, 2025, Dr. Hamid is seeking a declaration that a statement made by the OSP at a media briefing on February 12, 2025, was defamatory and had caused substantial damage to his reputation.
Through his lawyers at Applade Chambers, the former NPA boss is demanding GH¢20 million in damages, an unqualified apology, and a retraction of the OSP’s statement. He is also seeking a perpetual injunction restraining the OSP and its agents from making further defamatory remarks about him.
According to the statement of claim, the OSP announced during its February briefing that it had begun investigating alleged corruption-related offences involving the supposed embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the UPPF, and named Dr. Hamid as one of four persons under probe.
Dr. Hamid contends that he was never informed of any investigation before the public announcement and has denied any involvement in the alleged embezzlement. He described the OSP’s claims as false, malicious, and baseless, stating that subsequent developments have proven that no such misappropriation occurred.
The plaintiff further stated that the OSP’s public comments had caused him severe embarrassment, emotional distress, and loss of professional opportunities, including consultancy and lecturing roles abroad.
He emphasized that his reputation as an academic, politician, and respected public figure has been gravely damaged by the OSP’s actions.
Dr. Hamid’s lawyers revealed that they had written to the OSP on February 17, 2025, demanding a retraction and apology. However, in response on February 19, 2025, the OSP reportedly invited Dr. Hamid to appear before it for questioning over the alleged mismanagement of the UPPF instead of addressing his concerns.
The case is expected to be scheduled for hearing in the coming weeks.
