Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah has fiercely criticized the alleged large-scale embezzlement scandal that has rocked the National Service Secretariat (NSS), calling it a painful symbol of unchecked political corruption under President Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
In a Facebook post, Amponsah expressed anger over revelations that over GH₵548 million may have been siphoned through fraudulent payroll schemes, while thousands of National Service personnel struggled without salaries for months.
“This and many more are some of the corrupt deeds that went right under Akufo-Addo’s nose. While National Service Personnel remained unpaid, these greedy thieves were siphoning and washing Ghanaian funds like they were a cast in Ozark,” he wrote, referencing the popular Netflix series known for its money-laundering plotlines.
The scandal came to light after a probe by the “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) taskforce, which laid the groundwork for Ghana’s Attorney General to launch formal charges. According to AG Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, more than a dozen individuals, including ex-NSS officials and private vendors, will be prosecuted for crimes including theft, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
OB Amponsah didn’t hold back in condemning what he views as a culture of impunity, where political affiliation is often used to shield individuals from accountability.
“We must never condone this level of thievery under the guise of political loyalty. Ebi we naaa go suffer in the end. Speak out. Ghana is for us all,” he warned.
Dr. Ayine, meanwhile, has pledged aggressive legal action, promising that asset recovery efforts will be pursued to reclaim the lost funds.
Below is OB Amponsah’s post.
