Former Deputy Director of Operations at the National Service Authority (NSA), Kwaku Ohene Gyan, popularly known as Osonoba, is in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
Osonoba was reportedly picked up on Saturday evening and is being held at the NIB office in Kawukudi, Accra.
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, confirmed the detention in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.
He stated that Osonoba’s lawyers are expected to meet with him on Monday morning to discuss the situation and explore possible legal options for his bail.
While the reasons for his detention remain unclear, the NSA has been in the news over payroll irregularities, including a ghost names scandal.
A recent headcount of active National Service personnel, conducted by the Ministry of Finance to clear allowance arrears dating back to August 2024, revealed significant discrepancies.
Following the verification, GH₵226,019,224 was released for payments to 98,145 personnel—far below the 180,030 names initially submitted by the previous management.
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has ordered a probe into the matter and directed the new NSA leadership to implement urgent reforms to prevent future fraudulent activities.
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