Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has announced a delay in the filing of charges in the ongoing National Service Secretariat (NSS) scandal following the discovery of significant new financial evidence.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Monday, July 28, Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators had uncovered fresh details of financial malfeasance involving a Bank of Ghana (BoG) account that held GH¢189 million of which GH¢80 million remains unaccounted for.
Two suspicious cheques, reportedly linked to former NSS Director-General Osei Asigbey, were also discovered. These cheques were allegedly used to withdraw nearly GH¢2 million.
In light of these revelations, Dr. Ayine has put a temporary halt to the filing of charges until relevant documentation is received from key state institutions, including the Bank of Ghana, the Ministry of Finance, and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.
“We have therefore halted the filing of charges so as to await the receipt of the evidence from the relevant state agencies,” he stated.
He further noted that the Bank of Ghana is cooperating and has promised to provide crucial bank statements.
“As I speak, the BoG signaled to me that this morning, they are going to deliver the entire bank statement for my attention,” Dr. Ayine added.
In a surprising development, eight suspects including three former National Service Authority officials have approached the Attorney General’s office to explore the possibility of plea negotiations.
