Accra, Ghana — The National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Program (NAELP) under Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources faces serious allegations of corruption. A viral post claims the program is being exploited to funnel public funds to political supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) through salaries for non-existent or redundant roles.
According to the accusations, individuals listed under the program were tasked with campaigning for the NPP during the 2024 elections while receiving salaries as if employed by the Ministry. The total monthly salaries of these individuals allegedly amount to GHC 135,101.00, raising concerns over the misuse of government resources.
Key Allegations:
- Misallocation of Resources: The accused individuals reportedly perform minimal or no actual work related to the program, focusing instead on political activities for the ruling party.
- High-Level Involvement: Senior officials in the Ministry are alleged to be complicit, enabling the misuse of funds under NAELP.
- Political Patronage: The program is described as a mechanism for rewarding party supporters, undermining the program’s intended purpose of providing genuine employment alternatives.
- Demand for Accountability: The claimant challenges implicated individuals to deny the allegations publicly or file legal action, asserting the truth will prevail under scrutiny.
The Evidence:
The post includes a detailed list of names, positions, and salaries of beneficiaries, suggesting transparency in exposing the alleged corruption. Among those named are high-ranking coordinators and administrative officers, with salaries ranging from GHC 3,000.00 to over GHC 10,000.00 monthly.
Beneficiaries and Salaries Under NAELP
| Name | Position | Monthly Salary (GHC) |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Dwomoh | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Ignatious Adubofour Poku | Comm. Liaison Officer | 3,000.00 |
| Janet Quandzie | Account Officer | 4,030.00 |
| Kwabena Agyapong Badu | Field Supervisor | 3,500.00 |
| Dennis Osei Akoto | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Isaac Sheldon Addey Donkor | IT Officer | 4,030.00 |
| Prince Odeneho Oppong | Project & Program Lead | 8,312.00 |
| Awuku Solomon Offei | Program Officer | 4,745.00 |
| Mark Ofor Boateng | Head of Finance | 8,312.00 |
| Dorcas Yankyera | Administrative Assistant | 4,303.00 |
| Okoh Justice Ameyaw | Logistics Officer | 5,525.00 |
| Augustine Degraft Osei | Field Supervisor | 3,500.00 |
| Joana Tweneboa Amoako | Administrative Assistant | 4,030.00 |
| Emmanuel Entsie | Internal Auditor | 5,525.00 |
| Abdul Basit Mohammed | Account Officer | 5,525.00 |
| Yusif Ahmed | Account Officer | 5,525.00 |
| Afriyie Owusu Bempah | Technical Assistant | 4,745.00 |
| Daniel Frimpong | Driver | 3,200.00 |
| Isaac Addo | Driver | 3,200.00 |
| Benedicta Addae | Deputy National Coordinator | 10,200.00 |
| Issifu Abubakar | Field Supervisor | 3,500.00 |
| James Owusu Ansah | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Tony Prempeh-Boafo | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Alex Owusu | Comm. Liaison Officer | 3,000.00 |
| Andrew Baffour Sackey | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Kingsley Offeh Boateng | Field Assistant | 3,300.00 |
| Eric Dabanka | IT Officer | 4,030.00 |
| Daniel Fordjour Agyemang | Technical Officer | 8,312.00 |
| Elijah Opoku Boahen | Public Relations Officer | 5,525.00 |
| Louise Carol Serwaa Donkor | National Coordinator | (Unspecified) |
Call for Action:
The public and civil society organizations are urged to demand immediate investigations by bodies such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Public Accounts Committee. Advocates for transparency call this a test of Ghana’s commitment to anti-corruption reforms. 
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has yet to issue an official response.
