NSA Scandal: Gifty Oware-Mensah, Mustapha Ussif, 10 others to be prosecuted – Ayine
Twelve former officials of the National Service Authority (NSA) are set to face prosecution for their alleged involvement in a payroll fraud scheme that cost the state over GH¢548 million.
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, made this announcement during a press conference held in Accra on Friday, June 13, 2025.
According to Dr. Ayine, investigations into the matter have been completed, and the individuals in question will soon be formally charged for their roles in what he described as a well-organised network of corruption within the NSA.
Among those to be charged are senior officials who previously held key leadership roles 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 named several private vendors from the Eastern, Greater Accra, and Ashanti Regions who are alleged to have collaborated with NSA staff in manipulating the Authority’s Central Management System for financial gain.
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 named among those to face charges is Peter Mensah, a legal practitioner and husband of Gifty Oware-Mensah.
“These individuals will face charges including stealing, conspiracy to steal, willfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and obtaining public property by false statements,” Dr. Ayine said.
He explained that the legal action is part of the government’s broader anti-corruption drive, particularly under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, which was launched following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.
“The state is determined to hold all those involved in this criminal enterprise accountable. This prosecution is necessary to restore public confidence and ensure the integrity of our public institutions,” Dr. Ayine added.
As part of the ongoing process, some vendors have reportedly agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for non-prosecution deals. Their testimonies are expected to aid in securing convictions.
The case, which involves the creation of over 8,000 ghost names and the misappropriation of massive state funds, is being described as one of the largest anti-corruption crackdowns in recent history, highlighting the government’s renewed commitment to combating public sector fraud.
