Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that twelve individuals will be formally prosecuted in connection with a massive financial scandal at the National Service Scheme (NSS), resulting in the loss of over GHC548 million.
Speaking at a press briefing today on the government’s anti-corruption drive, Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), Dr. Ayine revealed that investigations into the National Service Authority (NSA) case have concluded, paving the way for legal action. “Having concluded our investigations, we will be filing charges against twelve suspects who worked as directors and staff of the NSA,” the Attorney General stated.
The accused include high-ranking former NSA officials, with Gifty Oware-Mensah, the ex-Deputy Executive Director, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the scheme. Others named in the scandal are:
1. Mustapha Ussif, former Executive Director
2. Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director
3. Osei Assibey Antwi, former Director General
4. Kwaku Ohene Gyan, former Deputy Executive Director for Operations
5. Abraham Bismarck Gaise, former Internal Auditor
6. Kwaku Adjei, Account Officer
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7. Iddrisu Abubakar, former Head of Accounts
8. Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi, former Regional Director for Koforidua
9. Prince Awuku, District Director
10. Jacob Yawson, Management Information Systems Administrator in the Northern Region
Two additional suspects remain unnamed pending formal identification. Dr. Ayine disclosed that Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi was re-arrested earlier today following the discovery of fresh evidence. “We have discovered new accounts that contained deposits. Based on this, he was picked up again this morning,” he said.
According to the Attorney General, the suspects allegedly exploited NSS systems for years to divert funds intended for national service operations. “This is a serious breach of public trust and accountability. We are committed to retrieving every cedi and ensuring those responsible face justice,” he emphasized. You can watch the press briefing belowThe case marks one of the largest corruption scandals in recent years, with the government vowing to pursue full restitution and prosecution. Legal proceedings are expected to commence imminent
