NSS Personnel vs. Secretariat: 5-Month Unpaid Allowance Battle Heats Up

National Service Personnel in Ghana are considering legal action against the National Service Secretariat for failing to pay their allowances for five months, causing widespread frustration among the Ghanaian youth.

The NSPs feel taken advantage of and seek accountability for the delay in payments, highlighting broader issues of delayed payments and challenges faced by young people in the country.

National service Personnel haven’t been paid for 5 months
This isn’t it chale. It’s enough!#TheYouthAreFedUp pic.twitter.com/SHtTR5JPn9

— RuF🦅 (@Ruf_ayi) April 30, 2024

The situation has sparked discussions and the trending hashtag #TheYouthAreFedUp, with many expressing dissatisfaction and dreaming of leaving the country. Even NSS officials are reportedly not being paid on time, further exacerbating the situation.

The government faces increasing pressure to address the issue and ensure timely payments for the NSPs.