Oware-Mensah arrived in the country on March 4, 2025, following accusations of irregularities in the NSS payroll.
Despite calls from some quarters for her immediate arrest at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Pratt believes such an action would have been unnecessary, given her voluntary return.
“She has not been found guilty in any court or even been charged. So, at this stage, I expect that you respect her full rights,” Pratt remarked during an appearance on Metro TV on March 5, 2025.
He stressed the importance of allowing due process, suggesting that if authorities have any questions for Oware-Mensah, she should be invited in a respectful manner.
Pratt also stated that media reports claiming she had fled the country were now disproven by her return, which he described as a sign of confidence.
“She appears to be confident that nothing will be found against her. I think she should avail herself to law enforcement agencies for all the opportunities she can get to clear her name,” he added.
The allegations stem from a report by The Fourth Estate, which claimed that the government had discovered 81,885 suspected ghost names on the National Service payroll.