The High Court in Accra has modified the bail conditions for Dr. Mustapha Hamid, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), along with nine other individuals who are facing criminal charges related to the alleged extortion of oil marketing companies.
Initially, the accused were granted bail on December 9, 2025, under stipulations that mandated them to report periodically to the Court Registrar.
However, after a request from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the court revised these conditions.
In support of the application, the OSP contended that requiring the accused to report to the lead investigator would facilitate more effective monitoring and tracking of the individuals throughout the legal proceedings.
In its decision, the court mandated that the accused must now report to the lead investigator on the first and third Tuesdays of each month until the trial commences.
Additionally, the investigator is instructed to submit monthly reports to the court.
Once the trial is underway, the accused will only need to report on the first Tuesday of each month, aligning with the scheduled court hearings.
The court also ordered that a stop list be established at all entry points to prevent the accused from leaving the jurisdiction without proper authorization.
