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NSA’s Central Management System Suspended Amid Ghost‑Names Scandal

On June 18, 2025, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, acting on presidential directive, ordered an immediate and indefinite suspension of the Central Management System (CMS) used by the National Service Authority (NSA) for posting personnel. Reason: Forensic Review The suspension responds to a major scandal involving over 81,000 “ghost names” on the NSA payroll—identities of non-existent service personnel—resulting in estimated losses of around GH₵548 million. The CMS will undergo a technical and forensic audit to secure the system and restore integrity. Alternative Arrangements Officials assured that alternative processes are in place so that current service personnel continue registrations and postings without disruption during the forensic audit. Accountability & Public Assurance The Ministry urged service personnel and the public to remain calm and cooperative, as the suspension aims to “safeguard the integrity of the national service scheme.” The CMS halt […]

Ahmad June 19, 2025

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NIB Questions Former NSA Boss Osei Assibey Over Ghost Names Scandal

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) is continuing its probe into the ghost names scandal involving the National Service Authority (NSA). The latest figure to be questioned is Osei Assibey Antwi, the former Executive Director of the NSA.Assibey Antwi was invited by the NIB for questioning on March 20, 2025, and appeared before investigators with his lawyer. The interrogation lasted several hours, where Assibey was questioned about the alleged fraudulent enlistment of non-existent personnel on the NSA payroll.His questioning follows previous detentions, including that of Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Director in charge of Finance and Administration, who was recently interrogated after returning to the country. The NIB had also detained and questioned Kwaku Ohene Djan, a former Deputy Executive Director, as part of the investigation into the matter.The investigation was prompted by an exposé from The Fourth Estate, which uncovered […]

Edem 4Style March 22, 2025

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Former NSA Deputy Director Gifty Oware-Mensah Released by NIB

Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), has been released by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) after being questioned in connection with the ongoing investigation into the ghost names scandal at the NSS.Oware-Mensah was arrested on Friday, March 7, 2025, and detained for a brief period before being granted release on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Sources suggest her cooperation with investigators during the questioning contributed to her release.Her interrogation is part of a broader investigation into alleged irregularities within the NSS, which has been under scrutiny due to claims of ghost names being included in the national service registration.Although her involvement in the scandal remains unclear, Oware-Mensah is expected to return for further questioning as investigations continue. Authorities have not yet revealed whether formal charges will be filed against her.As of now, Oware-Mensah has […]

Edem 4Style March 10, 2025

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Greater Accra

Gifty Oware-Mensah Faces Arrest as NIB Awaits Her Arrival

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, is set to return to Ghana on Tuesday afternoon, but sources indicate she will be arrested upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport.The National Investigation Bureau (NIB) is reportedly waiting to take her into custody for questioning over allegations of payroll fraud at the NSS, where ghost names were allegedly used to siphon GH₵50 million monthly.Supporters from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), under whose administration she served, are said to be mobilizing to accompany her to the NIB office.Meanwhile, the government has begun extradition efforts to bring back other key suspects who have reportedly fled the country. Recently, another former Deputy Executive Director of the NSS, Kwaku Ohene Djan, was also detained and questioned in connection with the same scandal.

Edem 4Style March 4, 2025

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