The Minister of Government Communications and Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency in the Central Region, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that some key individuals involved in the National Service Authority (NSA) ghost names scandal have fled to countries that have no extradition agreements with Ghana to evade arrest.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Saturday flagship news analysis programme, Kwakye Ofosu assured Ghanaians that the government is exploring legal avenues to bring these fugitives to justice.
“These culprits intentionally fled to these countries knowing that Ghana has no extradition agreements with them,” he stated.
“They have committed crimes against the state and must be dealt with in accordance with the law.”
His comments come in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to declare the suspects wanted, trace and freeze their assets, and ensure a thorough investigation into the scandal.
Delivering his maiden State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, President Mahama revealed that over 80,000 ghost names had been fraudulently added to the NSA payroll, leading to potential losses of over GH¢50 million per month.
In response to the scandal, the President has tasked the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment to draft a Legislative Instrument (LI) to support the newly passed National Service Authority Act 2024 (Act 1119).
According to Mahama, this legal framework will enhance governance within the National Service Scheme and prevent future financial malfeasance.
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