Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has voiced serious concerns over the future of the NSA digital platform.
He revealed that despite clear presidential directives halting its use, behind-the-scenes efforts are ongoing to retain the controversial system under the guise of a system transfer to the National Service Authority (NSA).
“Even before the completion and submission of the full forensic audit report of the NSA’s CSMP and Metric App as directed by the H.E. the President, there are ongoing maneuverings to keep the same suspended digital platform in place under the guise of a transfer of the system by the owners to NSA.”
Sulemana Braimah
He argued that this plan disregards the very audit meant to expose the platform’s operational flaws.
Braimah also expressed concern over the financial aspects surrounding the proposed transfer, stating that “The price being requested for the said supposed transfer will shock you!!”
He questioned why NSA leadership remains invested in a platform that has been previously exposed for serious irregularities.
Accordingly, Braimah questioned the reasoning behind the continued interest in the same system that had enabled thousands of ghost names within the NSA database.
He expressed confusion over why officials would persist in supporting such a flawed platform. “Why the haste to act in a way that will suggest a defiance of the Presidential/Ministerial directive?”
NSA Digital Platform Raises Accountability Concerns
Sulemana Braimah also raised doubts about claims that recommendations from the ongoing forensic audit would be acted upon before the report’s release.
He questioned the logic behind implementing recommendations without first reviewing the audit’s official findings.
At the center of his critique was the current NSA Director-General, Felix Gyamfi. Braimah questioned, “Why is the new D-G, Mr. Felix Gyamfi, bent on using the same digital platform?”
He suggested that the continued focus on the suspended NSA digital platform under Gyamfi’s leadership could undermine efforts to restore accountability at the NSA.
“I hope the Minister for Youth will not fall for any so-called transfer proposal to create trouble for himself. We are still monitoring and remaining unwavering in the commitment to do the little we can to help make Ghana better for all.”
Sulemana Braimah
Accordingly, he noted that the Minister should remain cautious in order to avoid being caught in potential missteps that contradict the President’s directive.
Despite Braimah’s disclosure, the official government directive on the matter remains clear, making these reported developments puzzling.
President Mahama, through the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, directed the Auditor General, National Security, and the Audit Service to undertake a complete forensic and systems audit of the CSMP and Metric App from their inception to the present day.
According to the President’s orders, following the completion of the audit, the Ministry and NSA must collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement an entirely new digital system.
Until such a replacement system is deployed, all activities tied to the existing NSA digital platform are officially suspended.
Accordingly, Braimah stressed that the President’s instructions were clear and straightforward, leaving virtually no space for misinterpretation or alternative actions.
In his view, the directive to halt engagements with the current system and pursue a fresh digital platform should be strictly followed without attempts to bypass or reinterpret the order.
The MFWA leader concluded that civil society must ensure no unauthorized deals or covert actions take place under the pretense of continuity, especially given the previous system’s vulnerabilities.
He reaffirmed that the MFWA remains dedicated to safeguarding public resources and supporting transparent reforms across all levels of government.
Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding the National Service Scheme and its digital platform highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and compliance with presidential directives.
As the forensic audit proceeds, attention now shifts to whether the government will enforce its own orders and prioritize public accountability.
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