The National Service Scheme has refuted allegations that it has paid GHC155.00 to personnel of the scheme in the Central Region, instead of GHc 715.00.
It has therefore described such allegations as false, unfounded and malicious.
This was contained in a press release to the media dated Friday, January 26, 2024.
Management of the Scheme stated that they have taken notice of an allegation made by the outgoing Tema Metro President of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), Hamidu Apandago Mahamadu during a TV3 morning show programme on Thursday, January 25, 2024, that service personnel in the Central Region were paid GH¢155 as allowance instead of the approved GH¢715.57.
Mahamadu also alleged that the Central Regional Executive, Cape Coast Metro President wrote to Management to address the matter, “but they didn’t get any response to that.” These allegations have since gained wide publications in the media.
“Management wishes to unequivocally state that service personnel in the Central Region have been paid full monthly allowances and arrears. Management has also not received any letter from the Central Regional Executive on any matter concerning unpaid allowances.
“Therefore, the allegations are false, unfounded, and malicious, and must be disregarded with the contempt they deserve,” NSS stated.
The press release was signed by Ambrose Entsiwah JNR., Ag. Director, Corporate Affairs.
Management advised NASPA Executives at all levels to take advantage of the structured channels of communication available to them through their constitution to address issues that are unclear to them and should avoid making wild and unsubstantiated allegations and effusions in the media space.
“Management will continue to operate an open-door policy with NASPA and support its activities in the interest of all our cherished and hardworking National Service Personnel,” the release concluded.
