Twelve former officials of the National Service Authority (NSA) are poised to face legal action due to their alleged participation in a payroll fraud scheme that resulted in a loss of over GH¢548 million to the state.
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced this during a press conference in Accra on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Dr. Ayine stated that the investigations into the issue have concluded, and the individuals involved will soon be formally charged for their roles in what he characterized as a well-organized corruption network within the NSA.
Among those facing charges are senior officials who previously held significant leadership positions at the Authority, including:
Mustapha Ussif, former Executive Director
Osei Assibey Antwi, former Director General
Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director
Kweku Ohene Gyan, former Deputy Executive Director for Operations
Abraham Bismark Gaisie, former Head of Deployment
Eric Nyarko, former Head of Accounts
Albert Oteng Owusu, former Internal Auditor
Kweku Dekyi Agyei, Accounts Officer
Iddrisu Ibn Abu-Bakr, former Head of Accounts
Stephen Kwabena Gyamfi, Koforidua Municipal Director
Prince Agbofa Awuku, District Director
Jacob Yawson, MIS Administrator in the Northern Regional Office
In addition to these public officials, the Attorney General identified several private vendors from the Eastern, Greater Accra, and Ashanti Regions who are alleged to have worked in conjunction with NSA staff to manipulate the Authority’s Central Management System for financial benefit.
These vendors include:
Isaac Osae Asamani, owner of Stalwart/Option Buy Ventures
Charles Ohemeng, owner of CH OHEC Ventures
Philomina Arthur, owner of Brainwave Ventures
Rose Hamilton, owner of Marine Ventures
Kwaku Opare Agbofa, owner of Franlisa Ventures
Solomon Dwamena, owner of Alfarita Ventures
Haruna Mawulaya, owner of Alfayda Enterprise
Sylvia Ntriwa Opare, owner of Sylsona Ventures
Also included among those facing charges is Peter Mensah, a legal professional and spouse of Gifty Oware-Mensah.
“These individuals will be charged with offenses such as theft, conspiracy to commit theft, willfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and acquiring public property through false statements,” Dr. Ayine stated.
He elaborated that this legal action is part of the government’s extensive anti-corruption efforts, particularly under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, which was initiated following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.
“The state is resolute in its commitment to hold all participants in this criminal operation accountable. This prosecution is essential for restoring public trust and ensuring the integrity of our public institutions,” Dr. Ayine further remarked.
In the course of the ongoing proceedings, some vendors have reportedly consented to collaborate with prosecutors in return for non-prosecution agreements. Their testimonies are anticipated to assist in achieving convictions.
The case, which involves the fabrication of over 8,000 fictitious names and the misappropriation of substantial state funds, is being characterized as one of the most significant anti-corruption efforts in recent times, underscoring the government’s renewed dedication to addressing public sector fraud.
