High Court denies Mustapha Hamid permission to travel during OSP trial
The High Court has denied former NPA Chief Executive Mustapha Hamid permission to travel abroad while he faces trial for alleged extortion. The court ruled that Hamid failed to provide compelling reasons to lift his movement restrictions while on bail.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial process regarding bail conditions for high-profile public officials facing corruption-related charges.
Former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive, Mustapha Hamid’s application for permission to travel abroad while he stands trial over allegations of extortion in the petroleum sector has been dismissed by the High Court.
The application by Mr Hamid, the first accused in the case of The Republic v Mustapha Hamid and 7 Others, was opposed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
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