Charles Bissue, the former Western Regional Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been cited by the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) for abuse of a vehicle facility granted under the scheme.
According to MASLOC, Bissue benefited from a car loan arrangement partly funded initially by former NPP General Secretary John Boadu, who contributed GH₵900. Despite being expected to continue payments, Bissue has allegedly failed to make a single installment for over eight years.
MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Miss Abigail Elorm Mensah disclosed the details in an interview on The Citizen Show with Kwabena Bobie Ansah on Accra 100.5 FM, Monday, September 29, 2025. She revealed that MASLOC has now resolved to dispose of the vehicle to recover the funds.
Miss Mensah further accused the immediate past NPP administration of mismanaging MASLOC, describing the agency as having operated as a “party reward system” rather than a corporate body supporting small businesses. “Under the NPP, MASLOC became a tool to reward party loyalists. Party executives even took group loans in the name of grassroots members. Many beneficiaries have denied receiving any money, yet their names appear in our books as debtors,” she said.
Currently, MASLOC owes a staggering GH₵439 million, with only GH₵9 million recovered since the new administration took office. To address the situation, Miss Mensah announced that by October 1, 2025, the Centre will publish the names of all debtors in the national dailies to compel payment. Cases with possible criminal implications have been referred to the Attorney-General’s Department for prosecution, and private debt collectors will be engaged for those who still fail to pay.
For debts involving sitting Members of Parliament, the Speaker of Parliament has been formally notified to ensure the legislators settle their obligations.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
