Sankofaonline News Desk : July 7, 2026
……..The $3,500 unauthorized withdrawal represents a direct breach of fiduciary trust. The perpetrators of this illicit jersey venture must immediately refund the treasury in full, face the consequences of their financial misconduct, and run their private business ventures far away from the council’s coffers…..Sankofaonline
The foundational bedrock of any democratic civic institution is its constitution. It is the sacred covenant that binds elected officials to the will of the people, erecting an unyielding barrier between accountable governance and absolute tyranny. Yet, as we hit the midway point of 2026, the current Executive Committee of the Ghana National Council (GNC) appears to view their own supreme legal framework not as a binding set of laws, but as an optional set of suggestions.
Recent financial disclosures from the council’s latest meetings have pulled back the curtain on a deeply troubling pattern of fiscal overreach, arbitrary decision-making, and open contempt for institutional checks and balances. By choosing personal whim over legal process, the leadership has not only thrown the GNC into a profound constitutional and fiduciary crisis, but has also stepped directly into dangerous legal jeopardy under federal and state nonprofit laws.
The $12,000 Independence Hall Overreach: Plundering the Health Clinic
Earlier this year, the GNC Executive Committee unilaterally withdrew $12,000 from the council’s accounts to rent a hall for the 2026 Ghana Independence celebrations. This transaction was executed completely outside of due process. According to the explicitly defined structural resolutions of the GNC, the Executive Committee has an absolute obligation to submit annual budgets and financial proposals to the Board of directors for vetting and approval before public funds can be committed.
To bypass the Board , the supreme policy-making organ of the GNC,is a flagrant abuse of power. But the institutional betrayal runs far deeper, crossing the line from internal misconduct into statutory illegality:
- Targeting Restricted Funds: The $12,000 was raided from a restricted fund explicitly earmarked for the Ghana Community Health Clinic.
- Breach of Section 501(c)(3) Integrity: Raiding a health clinic’s restricted account directly threatens the non-profit operational limitations dictated by both the Internal Revenue Service and Article IV of the GNC’s own charter. Under federal law, misappropriating donor-restricted funds is not a mere paperwork error; it can trigger severe IRS penalties, threaten the organization’s tax-exempt status, and expose the council to donor-initiated lawsuits.
- A Violation of the Illinois Charitable Trust Act: As a registered charity in the State of Illinois, the GNC and its officers operate as legal trustees of public assets. Diverting funds designated for medical care to sponsor celebrations constitutes a severe breach of the fiduciary duty of care and loyalty, which under state law can lead to personal financial liability and intervention by the Illinois Attorney General.
- A Justified Rebellion: The Board of Directors of the Health Clinic is now rightfully moving to seize autonomous, total control of their own accounts.
If the current executives can arbitrarily raid restricted medical funds to sponsor a party, how can the clinic’s board, its donors, or the broader community ever trust this leadership to manage future charitable donations?
The $3,500 “Ghana Jersey” Subterfuge: Complete Cabinet Amnesia
If the hall-rental scandal highlighted an overt overreach, the revelations from the council’s meeting last Sunday, July 5 , 2026 , exposed an embarrassing operational breakdown. It came to light that the executives have once again bypassed the council, surreptitiously pulling about $3,500 from GNC funds to purchase Ghana Jerseys.
The transaction represents a complete collapse of institutional governance and a glaring violation of nonprofit legal standards:
- Zero Council Approval: No matter how noble the intention behind purchasing these jerseys might have been, Article VIII and Article XXXVIII dictate that the Central Committee must initiate, review, or ratify all activities and expenditures. An unapproved transaction is a personal business venture, not council business.
- The “I Don’t Know” Defense and Fiduciary Negligence: When confronted, some members of the Executive Committee genuinely claimed absolute ignorance, stating they had no idea who actually authorized or approved the money. Under Illinois corporate and nonprofit law, directors and officers owe a strict fiduciary duty of care to maintain informed and reasonable oversight of organizational assets. Claiming absolute ignorance of a multi-thousand-dollar cash drain is not a defense, it is an admission of legal negligence resulting from decisions of a few executive members.
- The Private Benefit Doctrine: Spending charitable public funds on unapproved commercial merchandise that lacks a clear, documented connection to the organization’s tax-exempt mission runs afoul of the IRS Private Benefit Doctrine. 501(c)(3) organizations are legally required to operate exclusively for public, charitable purposes; diverting treasury funds into unauthorized asset purchases for sale or whatever, can be construed as impermissible private benefit venture .
- The Height of Audacity: Shockingly, these same executives have claimed that the constitution forbids them from placing the Health Clinic Board on the bank account, yet they see no constitutional barrier to willfully dipping their own hands into those exact funds whenever they please.
Constitutional and Statutory Violations in Black and White
To understand the sheer scale of the executive overreach , one only needs to look at the intersection of the GNC’s governing documents and the laws regulating public charities:
| GNC Constitutional Provision | Executive Action / Violation | Statutory Nonprofit Law Breached |
|---|---|---|
| Functions of Executive Committee (Rule 6 & 7): Must submit annual budgets and financial reports to the General Council. | Spent $12,000 on a hall rental and $3,500 on jerseys without an approved budgetary framework or process. | IRS 501(c)(3) Operational Test: Failing to operate exclusively within an authorized, public-benefit charitable framework. |
| Treasurer Mandate (Rule 7): All payments must have vendor invoices; requisitions over $500 must have formal Purchase Orders. | Processed multi-thousand-dollar transactions without approved Purchase Orders or verified executive-wide knowledge or approval by the GNC Board of Directors. | Illinois Fiduciary Duty of Care: Negligence in financial management, record-keeping, and safeguarding charitable assets. |
| Article XL (Offenses): “Abuse of power” and “Flagrant disregard for the Constitution” call for immediate removal. | Engaged in repeated, unauthorized financial withdrawals and bypassed the Central Committee’s oversight. | Illinois Charitable Trust Act & Donor Restrictions: Unlawful diversion of donor-restricted health clinic funds for general/entertainment purposes. |
A Call for Accountability and Immediate Restitution
Allowing this level of executive overreach and legal noncompliance to stand unpunished sets a dangerous precedent for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. If the GNC Board of Directors stays silent, it effectively signals that future administrations have a green light to treat the council’s treasury as a private checking account and the state’s nonprofit laws as a dead letter.
The $3,500 unauthorized withdrawal represents a direct breach of fiduciary trust. The perpetrators of this illicit jersey venture must immediately refund the treasury in full, face the consequences of their financial misconduct, and run their private business ventures far away from the council’s coffers.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors of the Health Clinic and the GNC Board must take their statutory duties seriously. It is time to enforce Article XL, rein in this executive cabinet, protect the council from state and federal legal exposure, and restore legal, constitutional order to the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago.
Therefore, we issue the ultimate, non-negotiable call to action: every single member of the Central Committee must immediately rise, weaponize the GNC constitution, and brutally enforce federal and state nonprofit regulations to strip the executive body of their overreach, dismantle this culture of impunity, and permanently restore absolute legal and structural order to the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago.
Useless article
I hear they ordered the jerseys from Ghana and the seller was not able to ship them to the states. 200+ jerseys that never reached Chicago
All those in this scandal must be removed and punished immediately. What is the proof that they even ordered from Ghana to begin with?
From what I’ve heard, the issue with the jerseys was due to customs and other circumstances beyond GNC’s control…This article feels sensationalized and presents one side of the story as if it’s the complete truth. It’s concerning how many people take an article at face value without considering that there may be another side to the story. A published article isn’t synonymous with the truth. You all should reserve judgement until all facts are known.
My dear no one mentioned customs or anything here. You are snitching on yourselves. Why was the money used without the council’s approval?
The election was rigged now we are all seeing the aftermath. The president is using these kids to do his dirty work. I believe these jerseys don’t exist. I heard that at the meeting the president was even telling them not to say too much! Why are they covering up for him?
If they truly ordered jerseys they would’ve let the council know that they Are using $3,500 the silence explains a lot.
There has to be an evaluation of all the GNC rules this year. These new executives are just something else they do whatever they want. Can we please elect Dr.Cromwell?
Whether the jerseys were ordered in Ghana or even Jerusalem it does not matter. You cannot spend organization money secretly. President being aware of this is very alarming
Eeeeeiiiii, Ghanafoɔ, in the tone of that Ghanaian-Canadian Nurse/TitToker.
The truth shall always prevail. I will always advocate for the truth, despite persecution.
I will continue to read to know the truths and the lies.
Da bi na mobɛkae me as a Legendary MC who chose the truth over lies at the detriment of his fame and financial gains.
Eeeeeiiiii, Ghanafoɔ, in the tone of that Ghanaian-Canadian Nurse/TitToker.
The truth shall always prevail. I will always advocate for the truth, despite persecution.
I will continue to read to know the truths and the lies.
Da bi na mobɛkae me as a Legendary MC who chose the truth over lies at the detriment of his fame and financial gains.
What is the treasurer’s role in this matter? How did these executives get access to the funds without anyone knowing? Is it that everyone is allowed to access the account? So many questions running through my head now
GHANA NATIONAL COUNCIL is not just about having a pretty face and speaking big English. What are the qualifications of some of these executives? The fact that your father served years ago doesn’t make you qualified to be an executive. Know the rules and laws before you get involved in something as scandalous as this
I read the article and my first reaction was “is the council being run like our home country?”
Before I lose faith in GNC, can anybody advise if newly elected officials go through an orientation session before they take office?
Note that I am not talking about fasting and prayer camp but workshop to familiarize them with info on non profit policies and running an organization? I mean the normal training to successfully help them manage GNC.
Thanks in advance.