Cabinet to decide what to do with NAM1's properties – Attorney General

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, says the state will decide whether to sell or reuse properties confiscated from Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, after Cabinet deliberations.

Dr Ayine said this on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, while responding to a question during a press briefing.

He was asked about what the government intends to do with assets seized in connection with the ongoing criminal case involving the embattled Menzgold chief executive.

Dr Ayine explained that the fate of the confiscated assets would depend on the type of property and the state agency responsible for managing them.

He said that if the assets include real estate, they would be handed over to the Ministry of Works and Housing, which would determine their appropriate use.

He added that Cabinet may also consider auctioning some of the confiscated properties and depositing the proceeds into the Consolidated Fund. “When they are handed over to the state, the appropriate authorities will know what to do with them,” Dr Ayine said.

“If it is also the case that we should auction them and then put the money into the consolidated account, that decision will be taken by Cabinet and then we will continue from there.”

Dr Ayine cautioned that the process could take time, as individuals indicted in such cases often challenge confiscation proceedings in court.

He said the Attorney General’s office would continue to pursue the matter thoroughly on behalf of the Ghanaian people.

The Attorney-General’s remarks formed part of a broader engagement with journalists on ongoing investigations and prosecutions being handled by his office.