DRAMA UNFOLDS: Gifty Oware FREED After Shocking NSS Ghost Names Scandal Arrest

In a jaw-dropping twist, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been dramatically released from the custody of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) after spending a night in detention over the mind-blowing GHS 226 million ghost names scandal!

The high-profile Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council Member was nabbed on Friday, March 7, 2025, and subjected to intense questioning over her alleged role in the massive payroll fraud that rocked the National Service Scheme. Sources reveal that she was grilled over the shocking revelation that 81,885 ghost names had infiltrated the NSS payroll, draining millions from state coffers!

The Presidential Bombshell
A statement from the Office of the President has sent shockwaves across the nation. It disclosed that while the previous government had presented 180,030 names for allowance payments in 2024, only 98,145 were confirmed as legitimate National Service personnel after an exhaustive verification process. This left a staggering 81,885 fake beneficiaries, raising serious questions about high-level fraud and financial mismanagement at the NSS.

Upon receiving this bombshell, President John Dramani Mahama wasted no time, ordering the NIB to hunt down those responsible and bring them to justice.

Government Cracks the Whip
“The Ministry of Finance has completed a headcount and released GHS 226,019,224 for the verified 98,145 personnel—81,885 fewer names than what the previous NSS management had fraudulently presented,” the statement read.

Did Gifty Oware Try to Flee
Gifty Oware’s arrest came just two days after she landed in Ghana, fueling speculation that she was on the run to dodge the investigation. Social media went wild, with reports alleging she had attempted to evade the long arm of the law before finally returning home—only to be taken into custody!

Though she has now been released, the former NSS Deputy Boss is not off the hook just yet. Sources within the NIB confirm that she will be dragged in for more grilling as investigators tighten the noose around this multi-million-cedi payroll scandal.

Stay tuned for more updates as this high-stakes drama unfolds!