Kwaku Ohene Gyan: Former National Service Authority Deputy Director Reportedly Detained By NIB

• The former deputy National Service Authority boss has been arrested and detained by the NIB
• Mr Ohene Gyan's arrest is reportedly linked to the recently unveiled NSA scandal
• Netizens who saw Mr Gyan's arrest expressed mixed reactions as some were delighted about the NIB's move, while others sympathised with him

The immediate past Deputy Director in charge of operations at the National Service Authority, Kwaku Ohene Gyan has reportedly been arrested and detained at the National Investigations Bureau.

According to reports, Mr Ohene Gyan was picked up on Saturday, February 22, 2025, and is currently being held at the NIB's office at Kawukudi, Accra.

It is unclear whether his arrest is linked to the recent NSA scandal, however, his lawyers are working to secure bail for him.

Fresh details on Kwaku Ohene's arrest

The NIB picked up Kwaku Ohene Gyan on Saturday night, February 22, 2025. It has been confirmed that his arrest is related to the recent National Service Authority (NSA) scandal.

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Meanwhile his boss, Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former NSA boss is still on the run.

NSS Scandal and the 81,885 ghost names

It was recently discovered that 81,885 ghost names have been identified in the National Service Scheme payroll.

A recent headcount of National Service Scheme beneficiaries revealed 81,885 ghost names on the payroll.

President John Mahama ordered the National Investigations Bureau to probe the National Service Authority.

These findings came ahead of a Fourth Estate’s investigation, which noted thousands of ghost names under the scheme.

While the former National Service Authority boss is nowhere to be found, his deputy has been picked up to answer questions about the matter.

See the post below:

Netizens react to Kwaku's arrest

Netizens who saw the post of Mr Ohene Gyan's arrest expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

@B6ADASS wrote:

"On the run? the neckless woman is on the run? she’s just making her situation worse."

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@AkoseFrank wrote:

"The way John Dramani Mahama is working you’ll think Akuffo addo was an assembly man."

@AmaSafoaGh wrote:

"I thought she travel out of the country so why is she on the run…am just asking ooo."

@BiGTaiKun wrote:

"Ghost name?"

@DcDusechristian wrote:

"The day of accountability has come.”Where are you gonna to” -Stonebwoy."

@Remahfly wrote:

"May the ORAL team mark the turning point Ghana dreamed of for too long. I stand with every well-meaning Ghanaian, seeing hope on the horizon. If we, in our humble ways, show this team our gratitude, it’ll fuel their fire to fight harder. Our future demands better!"

@DanK_2022 wrote:

"Ghana 🇬🇭 make hot. The movie title is NSA adventure of titans."

@_NanaCwesi_ wrote:

"Where is she running to if she claims that she has done nothing wrong?"

Prof Ameyaw picked by the police

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the National Investigation Bureau has detained the former PPA boss, Professor Ameyaw Akumfi.

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The details of his arrest remain scanty, however, his lawyers are working tirelessly to get him bailed.

Reports indicate that Prof Akumfi is in custody at the NIB office at Kawukudi in Accra.

Source: YEN.com.gh