Ghana’s Attorney General has leveled serious allegations against Gifty Oware-Mensah, accusing her of using National Service Scheme (NSS) funds as collateral to secure a personal loan from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). The alleged scheme involves using ghost names and IDs of NSS personnel to obtain loans, with deductions made from source.
According to sources, the bank’s salary-backed loan product may have been exploited, allowing Oware-Mensah to access a sizable loan amount. The funds were allegedly disbursed to various companies, raising questions about the involvement of a syndicate within the NSA and the bank’s due diligence processes.
This scandal bears similarities to other alleged financial irregularities in Ghana, including the recent discovery of ghost names within the Ghana Education Service. Experts warn that these schemes can be part of larger money laundering operations, highlighting the need for robust oversight and accountability.
As investigations continue, Ghanaians are left wondering how such alleged abuses could occur without detection. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and good governance in managing public funds.
Key Questions:
– How did Oware-Mensah allegedly manage to use ghost names and IDs to secure loans without detection?
– What role did the ADB play in facilitating these transactions, and what assurances were provided?
– How widespread are these alleged schemes, and what other organizations or institutions may be involved?
– What measures will be taken to prevent similar abuses in the future and hold those responsible accountable? Alexander Afriyie