Fake NSS Personnel: 80- and 90-Year-Olds & Manipulated Biometric Data Exposed
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The scheme’s biometric verification system, touted as a safeguard against fraud, was easily circumvented. Fake identification documents, including altered school IDs and Fire Service cards, were submitted to bypass checks. Shockingly, one student ID was used to register two different individuals, while 72-year-old Kwame Donkor was enrolled using a photo of a Kenyan human resources manager. These discrepancies point to systemic flaws in the NSS’s registration process.
The revelations have sparked public outrage, with critics highlighting how such fraud drains resources meant for legitimate youth service. The NSS, designed for graduates under 40, has faced accusations of negligence for failing to detect blatant age inconsistencies and forged credentials.
This scandal underscores vulnerabilities in Ghana’s national service framework, raising urgent questions about oversight and accountability. Authorities have pledged investigations, but calls grow for stricter verification protocols, audits of existing registrations, and punitive action against perpetrators. Restoring trust in the NSS will require transparent reforms to prevent future exploitation of the system.