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Alleged letter directing NSS funds to private firm admitted in Gifty Oware-Mensah trial
May 18, 2026
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Alleged letter directing NSS funds to private firm admitted in Gifty Oware-Mensah trial

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Key Points

  • A letter allegedly written by former NSS Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah, directing ADB to transfer funds to her private company, has been admitted as evidence in the National Service ghost names trial.
  • Mrs. Oware-Mensah faces charges including stealing, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering, related to an alleged GH¢38 million loss.
  • The defense counsel objected to the letter's admission, citing illegibility, lack of date, and it being a photocopy, but the judge admitted it conditionally.
  • Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay directed the prosecution to provide a clearer and more legible copy of the document.
  • Further evidence, including a pen drive with various documents and another letter directing funds to a company linked to the accused (Blocks of Life Consult), was also tendered, with similar directives for clearer copies.

Why This Matters

This case is significant for Ghana as it underscores the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability within public institutions. The alleged misuse of GH¢38 million in public funds highlights the critical need for robust oversight and transparency in government schemes. The trial's outcome could set a precedent for prosecuting high-profile corruption cases and reinforce public trust in the judicial system's ability to tackle financial malfeasance.

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