Gifty Oware Mensah, the former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has returned to Ghana, sparking renewed interest in the ongoing investigation into the ghost names scandal at the NSA. Apexnewsgh reports
Mensah, who had been in the United States since the elections, arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, where she was met by family members.
Her return comes amid reports that officials of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) had been seeking her arrest in connection with the scandal. The NIB recently detained Kwaku Ohene Gyan, another former Deputy Director of Operations at the NSA, as part of the investigation.
The ghost names scandal involves allegations of fraudulent payments made to non-existent personnel on the National Service payroll. Thousands of ghost names were allegedly inserted into the system, leading to significant financial losses for the state. Preliminary findings suggest that some NSA officials facilitated these payments, diverting funds meant for genuine national service personnel.
Mensah’s role in the scandal remains unclear, but her return to Ghana signals potential legal proceedings or further questioning by the authorities. The investigation is expected to intensify as security agencies work to unravel the full extent of the fraudulent scheme.
The scandal has prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability in the administration of the National Service Scheme, which enrolls thousands of young graduates annually. As the investigation unfolds, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see how the matter is handled and whether those responsible will be held accountable.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
