Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed GH¢80 million remains unaccounted for from a GH¢189 million transfer to a Bank of Ghana account linked to the National Service Authority (NSA).
During Monday’s Government Accountability Series, Ayine confirmed prosecutors paused planned charges last week after uncovering new financial irregularities.
“We stumbled upon further evidence of malfeasance involving the account holding GH¢189 million,” Ayine stated. Forensic tracking revealed the GH¢80 million discrepancy, intensifying scrutiny of public fund management. Investigators also identified two cheques bearing former NSA Director-General Osei Assibey Antwi’s details, used to withdraw nearly GH¢2 million from the account.
The Attorney General emphasized the delay aims to ensure a comprehensive probe: “We halted charges to await evidence from the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, and Controller and Accountant-General.” The expanded investigation raises critical questions about internal controls and auditing at the NSA, testing public trust in President Mahama’s anti-corruption agenda.