OSP to charge NPA officials over ¢280m scandal
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is set to file criminal charges against high-ranking officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) by the end of June 2025 over an alleged corruption scheme involving more than GH¢280 million.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng made this disclosure at a press briefing held in Accra on Monday, June 2. According to Mr. Agyebeng, the corruption occurred between 2022 and 2024 and resulted in significant financial losses to the state through fraudulent transactions and administrative misconduct at the NPA.
“We are concluding investigations into a significant corruption scheme at the National Petroleum Authority that has resulted in a loss of over GH¢280 million to the state. Charges will be filed before the end of this month against some top officials involved,” the Special Prosecutor said.
While he did not disclose the names of the individuals under investigation, Mr. Agyebeng emphasized that the forthcoming charges will target those at the highest levels of the Authority who were directly implicated in the scandal.
The Special Prosecutor indicated that the corruption involved irregularities in fuel transactions, licensing, and revenue misappropriation, among other forms of misconduct. He reiterated the OSP’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of the public purse.
“This case reflects the entrenched nature of corruption within certain state institutions, and we are determined to root it out. No one is above the law, and we will ensure that those who are responsible are held fully accountable,” he said.
Mr. Agyebeng further assured the public that efforts are underway to recover the misappropriated funds and to strengthen systems at the NPA to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“We are not only prosecuting individuals but also recommending systemic reforms to close the loopholes that allowed such misconduct to persist,” he added. This development comes amid growing public concern over the management of petroleum revenues and regulatory oversight in the energy sector. It is expected that the OSP will release further details about the charges and those involved once the legal process begins later this month.
