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GFA ExCo Member Gifty Oware‑Mensah Implicated in GH¢548 Million NSA Payroll Fraud

Gifty Oware‑Mensah—a current member of the Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council and former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS)—has been named by Attorney‑General Dominic Ayine as a central suspect in the GH¢548 million ghost‑names payroll fraud, involving payroll manipulation and a fraudulent loan scheme. 1. PYRAMID OF FRAUD Ayine revealed that 9,934 ghost names were used by Oware‑Mensah to siphon funds, funnelled into a fake company she registered—Blocks of Life Consult, using the identities of others. She is alleged to have secured a GH¢30.7 million loan from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), using NSS allowances as collateral—then redirected the money into personal and company accounts. 2. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AHEAD Oware‑Mensah is among 12 former NSS officials—including former Executive Director Mustapha Ussif and Osei Assibey Antwi—set to face charges of fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state […]

Ahmad June 14, 2025

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Former NSA Officials and Vendors Face Prosecution Over GH¢548 Million Ghost‑Names Fraud

Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has confirmed that 12 former National Service Scheme (NSS/NSA) officials, alongside a network of vendors, will face formal charges for siphoning a staggering GH¢548.3 million through a “ghost-names” payroll scam spanning six years. 1. Who’s Being Charged The 12 suspects, comprising high-ranking NSS officials and senior staff, include: Mustapha Ussif – former Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah – former Deputy Executive Director (alleged ringleader) Osei Assibey Antwi – ex-Director General Kwaku Ohene Gyan, Abraham Bismarck Gaise, Kwaku Adjei, Iddrisu Abubakar, Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi, Prince Awuku, Jacob Yawson, plus two unnamed accomplices. Mr. Ayine stated that vendor networks also conspired in the scheme—billing for undelivered services and muddying financial trails . 2. Mechanism of the Fraud The scam involved adding 81,885 ghost names to the NSS payroll and using falsified ID details—including index numbers—to siphon funds. At one point, GH¢50+ […]

Ahmad June 14, 2025

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36 Prison Inmates Write BECE, 2 Candidates Die, and 16 More Invigilators Arrested

This year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ghana saw 36 male prison inmates sit for exams nationwide. However, the exam period was also marred by tragedy—two candidates died during the process—and 16 additional invigilators were arrested for malpractice, bringing the total to 25 officers detained. 1. Prison Inmates Take the Exam The inmates came from four facilities: 18 juveniles at the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC), seven from Nsawam Medium Security, six from Ho Central Prison, and five from Kumasi Central Prison . Educators from the Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana Education Service prepared and accompanied them to registered exam centres under guard . 2. Two Tragic Deaths A 14-year-old girl, identified as Jennifer Osei Nyamah, collapsed and died at Kwahu Praso in the Eastern Region. She had shown symptoms during exams and passed away after hospitalization . Another candidate […]

Ahmad June 14, 2025

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OSP Conducts Search on SML Amid Corruption Investigation

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has conducted a court-authorized search at the offices of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) in both Osu and Tema, seizing data in connection with a controversial contract linked to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). 1. Locations & Warrants The simultaneous raids—in Tema’s Industrial Area and Osu, Accra—were executed under court orders, supported by the National Security Secretariat. The objective: collect electronic records from SML’s servers related to its lucrative contract with GRA. 2. Arrests of SML Directors Preceding the search, the OSP arrested three senior directors from SML as part of its intensifying probe into alleged corruption tied to this contract. 3. OSP's Official Position OSP officials emphasized that no property was damaged during the raids. They confirmed the search was purely investigatory, and insisted it followed proper legal procedures to ensure integrity […]

Ahmad June 13, 2025

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Nurses and Midwives Call Off Strike Following Parliament Talks

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has officially suspended its nationwide strike following what it described as a “very fruitful” meeting with Parliament’s Select Committee on Health on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Nurses and midwives are set to return to work on Saturday, June 14. 1. Strike Overview & Cause The strike began June 2 with symbolic red bands, escalating to a full withdrawal of services by June 9. GRNMA demanded full implementation of the 2024 Collective Agreement, which includes allowances and welfare improvements. 2. Parliamentary Intervention Parliament’s Health Committee convened with GRNMA leaders on June 12, outlining a clear framework for resolving outstanding issues. The Association termed the engagement “very fruitful,” setting the stage for structured implementation of their demands. 3. Return to Duty & Follow-Up GRNMA leadership directed all members to resume work on June 14 […]

Ahmad June 13, 2025

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GH¢548 Million ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal Rocks National Service Scheme – AG Speaks

Ghana’s Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has exposed a staggering GH¢548.3 million siphoned from the National Service Scheme (NSS) through a fraudulent “ghost names” payroll scheme spanning six years. 1. How the Fraud Worked Investigators identified 81,885 ghost names added to the NSS payroll, facilitating monthly fraudulent payments of over GH¢50 million. Ghost workers were supported with fabricated IDs and index numbers, bypassing system checks. 2. Scope of Financial Loss The total fraud occurred between 2018 and 2024, with over GH¢350 million lost just during the 2022/23 service year . 3. Who’s Involved 12 suspects, including former NSS Executive Director Mustafa Yusif, ex-Director-General Osei Assibey Antwi, and former Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, are facing prosecution . A network of vendors also colluded by billing for undelivered goods and services, receiving millions with no verifiable evidence . 4. Broader Corruption Ties […]

Ahmad June 13, 2025

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State Enterprises Must Sign Performance Contracts, SIGA Insists

1. Mandatory Contracts for SOEs Under the SIGA Act 990, the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) requires all specified state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to annually negotiate and sign performance contracts. These agreements outline targets and measurable deliverables—backed by legal penalties for non-compliance 2. Digitalisation KPIs Now Included SIGA is updating contract frameworks to include digitalisation key performance indicators (KPIs)—pushed by its Director-General Amb. Edward Boateng. Partners like NITA aim to drive efficiency through digital transformation . 3. Scale of Compliance & Enforcement In 2023, over 70 specified entities—including SOEs and joint ventures—signed performance contracts; the numbers have steadily risen annually . President Akufo‑Addo (Sept 2024) emphasized that signing, producing audited financials, and enforcing these contracts are non-negotiable . Vice‑President Bawumia confirmed the contracts align with public financial regulations—they’re statutory, not optional . 4. Consequences for Non-Compliance SIGA now enforces penalties for […]

Ahmad June 13, 2025

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WAEC Arrests 16 Over 2025 BECE Malpractice, Including 12 Invigilators

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 16 individuals for malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Those arrested include 12 invigilators, one supervisor, and three outsiders involved in leaking exam content. 1. Nature of the Offences According to WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, the invigilators were caught taking snapshots of exam questions and sharing them with accomplices to aid candidates. Investigations are ongoing into other reported incidents of malpractice during the exam period. 2. Regional Distribution Greater Accra: 1 invigilator arrested Bono East: 6 invigilators Ashanti: 1 invigilator Bono: 2 invigilatorsThese figures add to a total of 12 invigilators implicated, alongside a supervisor and external individuals reportedly believed to have facilitated cheating. 3. WAEC’s Enhanced Security Measures WAEC’s National Office (led by Dr. Rosemond Wilson) has instituted tighter exam integrity protocols. These include: […]

Ahmad June 13, 2025

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New Era for Aluminium Industry: GIADEC Granted 6 Mining Leases

Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has been granted six new mining leases—including in key zones like Awaso, Nyinahin, and Kyebi—accelerating the government's vision for an integrated aluminium value chain . 1. What the Leases Cover Awaso: The Ghana Bauxite Company’s lease was ratified by Parliament in June 2024; operations date back to the 1940s. Nyinahin & Mpasaaso: ABL (a JV of GIADEC and Rocksure) secured Project 2, including community development provisions—like 1% revenue for local infrastructure—pending parliamentary approval . Kyebi: Also among the six new hill leases, covering 90 km² in the Atewa area. 2. Part of a Strategic Chain Development These leases align with Ghana's broader push—through Act 976 (2018)—to complete the full aluminium chain from bauxite mining to alumina refining to smelting, including planned refinery and VALCO modernisation . 3. Economic Upside & Local Benefits Economic boost: GIADEC […]

Ahmad June 12, 2025

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NCA Shuts Down 62 Radio Stations, Including Asaase Radio, for Regulatory Breaches

Ghana’s telecom regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), has shut down 62 radio stations—among them major networks such as Asaase Radio—due to regulatory breaches discovered in a recent frequency audit. The action highlights the government’s commitment to enforce licensing standards in the broadcasting sector. 1. Audit Reveals Widespread Non-Compliance During a nationwide FM frequency audit, the NCA identified dozens of stations operating without valid authorisations—either failing to renew licences, not paying required fees, or broadcasting illegally. 2. Asaase Radio & Other Major Stations Affected Among the 62 closures is Asaase Radio, operating on multiple frequencies (Accra 99.5, Kumasi 98.5, Tamale 99.7, etc.). Its shutdown demonstrates that even leading broadcasters are not exempt from compliance standards. 3. Scope of Enforcement Action The shutdown includes 62 stations broadcasting illegally. Fines imposed on hundreds of others amount to over GHC 1 billion, with daily penalties […]

Ahmad June 12, 2025

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