“These Culprits Intentionally Fled” — Felix Kwakye Ofosu on NSA Payroll Scandal
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Some key figures implicated in the National Service Authority (NSA) ghost names scandal have reportedly fled to countries without extradition agreements with Ghana to avoid prosecution as per reports from Modern Ghana on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
This was revealed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister for Government Communications and Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Saturday news analysis program, Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that the government is taking legal steps to bring these individuals to justice.
“These culprits intentionally fled to these countries knowing that Ghana has no extradition agreements with them,” he stated.
The revelation comes after President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to declare the suspects wanted, freeze their assets, and ensure a thorough investigation into the scandal.
The President’s decision followed the discovery of over 80,000 ghost names on the NSA payroll, leading to potential monthly losses exceeding GHS 50 million.
In response, President Mahama has tasked the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment with drafting a Legislative Instrument (LI) to strengthen the newly passed National Service Authority Act 2024 (Act 1119).
This legal framework aims to improve governance within the National Service Scheme and prevent future financial irregularities.