Ernest Thompson

Ernest Thompson

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Dr. Ernest Thompson is a former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in Ghana. He was in the news due to the termination of criminal charges against him and others related to a significant financial loss in the SSNIT Operational Business Suites project.

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Ernest Thompson was acquitted by the High Court in Accra along with two others accused of causing a financial loss to the state.

SSNIT OBS Trial: Ernest Thompson acquitted as Afaglo seeks plea deal over “fake” certificates
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-13
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In another high-profile decision, the A-G withdrew charges against former SSNIT boss Dr. Ernest Thompson.

A-G denies President Mahama’s influence in dropping high-profile cases, cites legal and ethical reasons
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-02-12
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Dr Ernest Thompson was accused together with three others for causing financial loss of more than $15.3 million in the SSNIT Operational Business Suites project.

A-G terminates 3 more criminal cases
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-02-10
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