Also known as: Ms Oware-Mensah · Mrs Oware-Mensah · Mrs. Oware-Mensah · Oware · Madam Oware-Mensah · Dr Gifty Oware-Mensah
Gifty Oware-Mensah — former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, on trial for alleged financial misconduct involving GH¢38 million.
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The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application filed by the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, seeking to halt her ongoing trial. …
Court rejects bid to halt trial of former NSA Deputy CEOThe 2026 KGL Foundation U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship has been officially launched, designed to identify and develop young talents for Ghana's national U-17 side while providing a competitive platform for players from Regional Colts competitions across the country.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 KGL Foundation U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship has been officially launched, designed to identify and develop young talents for Ghana's national U-17 side while providing a competitive platform for players from Regional Colts competitions across the country.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association and FIFA hosted a one-day Commercial Strategy Workshop in Accra on September 3, 2026, to boost the commercial viability of Women's Premier League clubs, with sessions covering digital marketing and league branding as part of FIFA's Commercial Strategy framework implementation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A prosecution witness in the trial of former NSA Deputy Director-General Gifty Oware-Mensah admitted under cross-examination that he has no evidence to support claims that the accused used his Ghana Card to register a company. The witness also acknowledged not knowing when the company in question, Blocks of Life Consult Limited, was incorporated, and could not respond when defence counsel established the company was registered in April 2016, before the witness obtained his Ghana Card in 2020.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah has questioned the Agricultural Development Bank's claim that transfers from an NSA hire purchase suspense account to Blocks of Life Consult Limited were properly authorised, during ongoing trial proceedings over alleged financial losses of about GH¢38 million. The defence counsel challenged the bank's witness over the absence of documentary evidence specifically authorising the first transfer of GH¢148,841 in February 2023, despite the bank's reliance on what it described as a standing instruction.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The defence counsel in the trial of Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, has questioned the basis of transactions from an ADB account linked to a Higher Purchase Facility for National Service Personnel, specifically transfers to Blocks of Life Consult Limited. The prosecution witness, Head of the Commercial Banking Department of ADB, confirmed that Oware-Mensah was not a director, shareholder, or beneficial owner of the company.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A prosecution witness in the trial of former National Service Authority Deputy Director-General Gifty Oware-Mensah told the Accra High Court that she instructed the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer National Service personnel allowances into a private account allegedly linked to her. Defence counsel challenged the claim and demanded documentary evidence.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A prosecution witness testified that former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah personally authorised the transfer of NSA funds to her company, Blocks of Life Consult Limited, citing a March 2, 2023 letter signed by her as the authority for the transfers.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application to halt the High Court trial of Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, who faces charges of causing financial loss of more than GH¢38 million to the state. The court ruled that the accused's constitutional challenge to a practice direction does not justify suspending the trial.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Accra admitted a letter allegedly written by former National Service Scheme Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah directing the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer GH¢31 million into her company's private account, though the judge noted the document was faint and ordered the prosecution to file a clearer copy.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A letter allegedly written by former NSS Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah directing the Agricultural Development Bank to transfer funds to her private company has been admitted into evidence in her trial for the alleged loss of GH¢38 million in the National Service ghost names scandal. Oware-Mensah faces charges including stealing, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering; she has pleaded not guilty and been granted bail.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by former National Service Authority Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah seeking to halt her trial. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ordered the prosecution to proceed with its case, with the matter adjourned to May 11.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →