Four implicated in NDA case by OSP open defence today

The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four defendants implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence.

The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four defendants implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence.

The accused persons are Sumalia Abdul-Rahman, CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) of the NDA; Patrick Seidu, Deputy Chief Executive (Finance & Administration) of the NDA; and Andrew Kuundaari, CEO of A&QS Consortium Limited.

A while ago in Court, the presiding judge ruled that the state has established a prima facie case against the accused individuals on all 11 counts, compelling them to present their defence.

The OSP brought charges against the four following its investigation prompted by whistleblowers.

The investigation revealed that the accused had violated procurement laws and engaged in corrupt practices.