High Court Criminal Court 4 Grants Bail to Former NPA CEO Dr. Abdul-Hamid and Nine Others, With Stricter Conditions
The Criminal Court 4 division of the High Court in Accra has granted bail to former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others, following a detailed review of the core bail terms earlier issued by Criminal Court 3.
While the court maintained the fundamental structure of the initial bail conditions, it introduced significant variations aimed at tightening oversight, ensuring accountability, and strengthening compliance throughout the ongoing legal process.
The updated bail terms are understood to place greater emphasis on monitoring, including enhanced reporting obligations and stricter guarantor requirements measures the court believes are necessary due to the scale of the case and the positions previously held by the accused.
Dr. Abdul-Hamid and the nine co-accused were earlier arraigned on charges linked to alleged infractions during their tenure, prompting heightened public interest and close scrutiny of the proceedings.
Today’s decision by Criminal Court 4 signals the judiciary’s intent to balance fairness, judicial consistency, and robust procedural safeguards.
The case continues to progress, with both legal teams expected to return to court as the substantive hearings unfold. For now, the accused persons remain on bail under the newly tightened conditions.
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