Her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, told the court that the defence could not finalise its witnesses until it had fully assessed the prosecution’s evidence. The judge rejected the explanation, stressing that court orders are compulsory and cannot be obeyed at convenience. Oware-Mensah has pleaded not guilty to charges including willfully causing financial loss, money laundering, stealing, and using public office for profit. The case follows charges filed on October 13, 2025 by the Attorney General against Gifty Oware-Mensah and former NSA Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi. The total value of offences linked to him is estimated at GH¢615 million, while Oware-Mensah faces five counts related to stealing and willfully causing financial loss.

Source: GhanaWeb January 22, 2026 15:07 UTC