Ghanaians Call for Demolition of Methodist Church Built with 'Looted Money' by Ex-NSA Boss

• A video of the Methodist church that the former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has surfaced online
• Some Ghanaians have called for the demotion of the church after the former Kumasi Major was called in for questioning by the NIB
• Some social media users have shared mixed reactions after it was allegedly disclosed that he used looted funds to build the church

Some Ghanaians have expressed outrage over the controversial construction of a Methodist church allegedly funded through corrupt practices by the embattled former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi.

The church was built in the Nyamebekyere area as a tribute to his late mother, with a foundation stone laid by Assibey Antwi in 2022.

It was completed and officially commissioned in 2024, igniting significant public debate over the legitimacy of the funds used for its construction.

The public's concern intensified following revelations made by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, during a press conference on June 13, 2025.

He disclosed that an alarming total of GH¢8,256,000.00 was deposited into an Ezwich account registered in the name of Osei Assibey Antwi during the 2022/2023 service year.

This account, typically associated with electronic payment services in Ghana, raised eyebrows as it was found to be directly linked to the former official.

Dr. Ayine further explained that an Ezwich card associated with this account was discovered during a search of Assibey Antwi’s residence, suggesting possession of not only the funds but also the means of processing them.

“In the 2022/2023 service year, a total of eight million, two hundred and fifty-six thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢8,256,000.00) was deposited into Ezwich account number 1177042059, which is registered in the name of the suspect, Osei Assibey. Investigations reveal that he personally received these funds. The aforementioned Ezwich card was found during a search at his residence."

Ghanaians call for the demolition of a church

In light of these serious allegations of financial misconduct, numerous individuals took to social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to voice their concerns.

Many questioned the integrity and source of the finances used to build what is supposed to be a "holy place for the worship of God," with some calling for the demolition of the structure as a tangible response to perceived injustices.

The Facebook video is below:

Akufo-Addo appointees picked up by NIB

Several other appointees from former president Akufo-Addo's administration have recently faced scrutiny, as the state security apparatus continues to probe alleged corruption within the government.

Osei Assibey Antwi himself was summoned for questioning by the National Investigations Bureau on March 20, 2025, arriving with legal counsel.

This significant investigation relates to the ongoing NSS ghost names scandal, highlighting systemic issues within the National Service Scheme.

Additionally, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) apprehended the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu Boahene, at the Kotoka International Airport on March 21 upon his return from the UK.

According to reports from Asaase News, he was taken into custody following a coordinated operation involving EOCO investigators and personnel from the Attorney-General’s Department. Boahene's apprehension is reportedly linked to fraudulent activities within his purview, specifically regarding the alleged enlistment of non-existent personnel onto the National Service Scheme.

As these investigations unfold, public sentiment grows increasingly impatient, demanding accountability and transparency from those in power, thereby questioning the ethical foundations on which institutions are built.

Gifty Oware's lavish video trends online

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Gifty Oware Mensah, her husband, and eight other people who would face charges from Ghana's attorney general for their involvement in the National Service Authority's ghost names issue.

Allegedly, the previous Deputy Director of the Authority embezzled over GH548 million in public monies using 9,934 phantom names.

On social media, a video of the former politician's extravagant birthday celebration has surfaced.

Source: YEN.com.gh