Ghana's NSS Ghost Names Scandal: 548 Million Cedis Lost, Charges Filed

Ghana's NSS Ghost Names Scandal: Millions Lost, Charges Filed Ghana is grappling with a major financial scandal involving its National Service Scheme (NSS). The Attorney General has announced charges against several individuals, including former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif and Gifty Oware-Mensah, for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud the NSS using "ghost names." This scheme involved creating fictitious names to receive allowances, resulting in substantial financial losses. The scale of the fraud is staggering. According to official figures cited in a recent TikTok video by @olando_one, the NSS lost an estimated 548 million Ghanian Cedis over a six-year period. The video details the amounts lost each year, highlighting the escalating nature of the fraud. "They created ghost names and fraudulently claimed allowances," stated a source close to the investigation, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Attorney General's office has vowed to pursue this case vigorously, bringing those responsible to justice. The scandal underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability within Ghana's public institutions. The government's commitment to prosecuting those involved sends a message that such corruption will not be tolerated.