Attorney General Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has disclosed that a forensic audit conducted by the Auditor General has revealed GH¢2.2 billion was lost in the National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost names scandal a significant increase from the GH¢548 million initially uncovered in June 2025.
Addressing journalists, Dr. Ayine said prosecutions have begun against former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, and his deputy, Gifty Oware. Additional charges are being prepared for other officials and private vendors linked to the case.
According to Dr. Ayine, about ten separate cases are expected to be filed as part of the prosecution process. “We intend to use some of the implicated public officers and vendors as witnesses,” he explained, emphasizing that smaller offenders may be leveraged to secure convictions against major culprits.
The Attorney General described the scandal as one of the country’s largest corruption cases, involving large-scale embezzlement and money laundering through fraudulent salary payments to non-existent personnel. He assured the public that the government remains committed to recovering stolen funds and bringing all those involved to justice.
Dr. Ayine also noted that forensic audits have been requested for other state projects, including the National Cathedral, All African Games, and Bank of Ghana building projects, to ensure accountability. He urged Ghanaians to remain patient as investigations continue, stressing that “accountability takes time and resources.” He further stated that no political pressure has been placed on him, pledging to pursue all prosecutions without fear or favor.
