NSS ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal: A Plus is under investigation – Attorney General
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has revealed that the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng—popularly known as A Plus—may face prosecution over his alleged involvement in the National Service Scheme (NSS) ‘ghost names’ scandal.
At a press briefing in Accra on Friday, June 13, 2025, Dr. Ayine stated that A Plus is still under investigation. He is alleged to have received payment to prevent the scandal from being exposed in the media.
Dr. Ayine indicated that A Plus’s future legal fate depends largely on his cooperation with investigators. “In the case of the famous A Plus, the investigation is still ongoing, and there are talks with him regarding the role he may play—either by providing evidence against those behind the alleged wrongdoing or, if no agreement is reached, he may have to stand trial,” the Attorney General explained.
He further noted that investigators had intended to question A Plus in Parliament, but the interrogation was postponed. “We haven’t concluded with him yet. The investigators were supposed to go to Parliament and do the interrogation, but at the last request, it didn’t happen,” he added.
In addition to A Plus, Dr. Ayine confirmed that another MP, Mustafa Yussif, who is also the former Minister of Sports and MP for Yagaba-Kubori, will be prosecuted for his involvement in the scandal.
“There are two Members of Parliament who were investigated in this scandal. One was a former Chief Executive Officer, that is the Honourable Mustafa Yussif. In his case, we had evidence of actions taken during his time as executive officer, and he has been interrogated,” he stated.
The Attorney General’s remarks come as the government intensifies efforts to crack down on financial mismanagement and corruption in the public sector, particularly within the National Service Scheme, where over GH¢548 million was allegedly lost through the inclusion of ghost names on the payroll.