The Office of the President has directed the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to suspend the use of the Central Management System (CMS) of the National Service Authority (NSA) with immediate effect.
This decision follows the allegations of financial fraud and the enrollment of ghost names in the system, which cost the nation over GHC500 million.
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, in a statement issued on Thursday, June 19, stated, “This decisive step has been taken in the national interest to allow for a comprehensive technical and forensic review of the platform.”
The Ministry assured the public, especially National Service Personnel and stakeholders that measures were underway for the operation of the Authority to ensure it was not disrupted.
“Alternative systems and verification procedures are being reviewed to maintain smooth and transparent service delivery,” the release said.
It urged all National Service Persons and the public to remain calm and cooperative with the relevant institutions to undertake the necessary actions to safeguard the integrity of the NSA.
“Further update will be communicated in due course,” it concluded.