GFL commends Finance Minister for uncovering NSS GH¢548m 'ghost name' scandal

The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Mr. Abraham Koomson, has lauded Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, for their vigilance in exposing the payroll fraud scandal at the National Service Scheme (NSS), which has resulted in the discovery of a GH¢548 million ghost workers scheme.
According to Mr. Koomson, it was Dr. Forson’s keen attention to detail that first raised red flags when his office received a payment request that failed to specify the amount involved.
The anomaly triggered further scrutiny, eventually leading to the uncovering of a massive payroll fraud involving 81,885 ghost names — individuals allegedly drawing allowances without rendering any service.
Mr. Koomson praised the Finance Minister's proactive oversight.
“I must commend the Finance Minister. If he hadn’t raised questions, we might never have known about this situation.
This is the kind of vigilance we need in public office,” he said.
His comments come amid ongoing investigations by the Office of the Attorney-General into the roles played by senior officials of the NSS, including its Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Koomson emphasised the need for accountability, stating that all those found culpable — regardless of their status — must face justice.
“If an investigation is conducted and people are found to have misconducted themselves, then they ought to face the music, as it were,” he stressed.
He also called on organised labour and civil society to stay engaged and monitor proceedings to ensure thorough reform of the NSS and prevent further abuse of public funds.
He made this comment speaking on Tema -based Ahotor FM.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending News
Dominion University to host groundbreaking media AI conference on July 31
13:15NPP to open nominations for 2028 flagbearer race on July 29
06:03Hard-earned progress, not mere luck – Ato Forson declares during Mid-Year Budget presentation
14:54John Dumelo donates 500 bags of rice to UG to support food bank initiative
12:07Hepatitis poses major public health threat in Ghana – MPs call for action
11:02Mahama attends Liberia’s 178th independence anniversary
05:54Things can only get better – Finance Minister Ato Forson assures Ghanaians
14:51NPA extortion scandal: Former NPA boss granted GHS 2 million bail
12:00Attorney-General only recovered 10.6% of Unibank's liability not 60% - Bright Simons
08:25IGP visits Asawase following deadly shootings in Ashanti Region
16:49