Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that investigations into the ghost names scandal at the National Service Authority (NSA) revealed a loss of over GHC548 million between 2018 and 2024.
At a press briefing on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Attorney-General explained that top officials of the NSA were involved in a fraudulent scheme that siphoned large sums of public funds.
“We can confirm that over GHC 548 million [was] lost due to the criminal enterprise at NSS. Ghana lost over GHC 548 million through criminal enterprise operating at the National Service Authority,” he stated.
Following investigations, 12 suspects are set to be charged, including former Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Mustapha Ussif; former Executive Director of the NSA, Osei Assibey Antwi; and former Deputy Director in charge of Finance and Administration, Gifty Oware-Mensah.
These individuals face charges including stealing, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and abuse of public office for private gain.
A key suspect repeatedly mentioned in connection to the scandal is Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Director in charge of Finance and Administration.
The revelations have intensified calls for accountability and stricter financial oversight within state agencies as the government moves to address fraudulent activities.
Dr. Dominic Ayine – Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
