NSA Accountant Clears Air on NSS Ghost Names Scandal
News Hub Creator6h
Yaw Danso, the newly appointed Head of Accounts at the National Service Authority (NSA), has denied any involvement in the NSS ghost names scandal. Invited by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to assist with their investigation, Danso clarified that he was not actively engaged in the NSA’s financial operations until December 23, 2024.
Assigned to the NSA in April 2024, Danso explained that he was initially unable to assume his full duties because the deputy in charge—who was nearing retirement—did not allow him to step in immediately. As a result, he was present in the office without actively managing the accounts until his official takeover on December 23, 2024.
These clarifications come amid allegations of payroll inflation and the inclusion of “ghost names” in the disbursement of allowances for National Service Personnel. However, the NSA has already dismissed these claims as “extremely baseless and unfounded.” The authority also highlighted its ongoing efforts to prevent fraud, noting the implementation of robust electronic measures since 2021, which have generated significant cost savings.