Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has dismissed claims of misconduct during his tenure as Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), stating that he is willing to account for his actions before a competent court.
Mr Ussif, who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Yagaba-Kubori, was named by Attorney General Dominic Ayine as one of twelve individuals implicated in an alleged scandal at the NSS.
The Attorney General announced on Friday that the implicated persons would face prosecution.
In a statement released on Friday night, Mr Ussif declared his innocence and said he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.
“The press conference of the Attorney-General held on 13th June 2025 has come to my attention and I wish to categorically deny any alleged wrongdoing,” he stated.
He emphasised his commitment to public accountability, saying: “It is my fervent belief that once you hold public office, you should at all material times, and at whatever cost, be ready, willing, and able to account for your stewardship.”
Mr Ussif further noted that he would embrace the legal process to prove his integrity. “I wish to state that I am ready, willing, and able to account for my stewardship at the National Service Scheme (NSS) from February 2017 to January 6, 2021,” he said.
“Consequently, I welcome any opportunity to do so including but not limited to having my day in a Court of competent jurisdiction.”
The former minister appealed to the public and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain calm and trust in his track record.
“I therefore urge all well-wishers, friends, family, constituents, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the general public to be calm, knowing very well that I have, throughout my public life, served with diligence and honesty.”
The alleged scandal at the NSS has drawn widespread attention, with political observers anticipating high-profile legal proceedings in the coming weeks.
Read the entire statement below;
STATEMENT BY MUSTAPHA USSIF, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (YAGABA-KUBORI) AND FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (2017-2020)
The press conference of the Attorney-General held on 13th June 2025 has come to my attention and I wish to categorically deny any alleged wrongdoing.
That said, it is my fervent belief that once you hold public office, you should at all material times, and at whatever cost, be ready willing, and able to account for your stewardship. Therefore, I wish to state that I am ready, willing, and able to account for my stewardship at the National Service Scheme (NSS) from February 2017 to January 6, 2021.
Consequently, I welcome any opportunity to do so including but not limited to having my day in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
I therefore urge all well-wishers, friends family, constituents, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the general public to be calm, knowing very well that I have, throughout my public life, served with diligence and honesty.
SIGNED
MUSTAPHA USSIF (MP)
