Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has been granted bail by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) following his detention over alleged irregularities involving the sale of government-sponsored foreign scholarships.
Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was said to have been picked up on Tuesday by NIB officers, who arrived at his residence in a convoy of three pickup vehicles and conducted a search before taking him away.
Prior to his detention, he had earlier been invited by the NIB to assist with inquiries.
Sickness
Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was reported to have taken ill while in custody and subsequently admitted to a clinic at the facility.
His lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who also serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, confirmed the development during an interview.
According to him, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah’s condition worsened shortly after he was taken into custody. He reportedly experienced a sharp rise in blood pressure, alongside complications related to an existing bone condition that causes him significant pain.
“Following his arrest, officials realised he was unwell and arranged for him to receive medical attention. He is currently receiving treatment at the BNI (NIB) clinic,” Mr. Awuah explained.
He noted that doctors had to intervene to stabilise his client as investigations proceed.
Petition
The Minority Caucus in Parliament earlier yesterday called for the immediate release of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, accusing the National Investigations Bureau of abuse of power and politically motivated intimidation.
In a statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the caucus described as “unacceptable” the conduct of the NIB in its ongoing investigation into allegations that an individual paid money to secure a government scholarship to study abroad.
According to the Minority, the matter stems from a communiqué dated February 3, 2026, issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, directing the Director-General of the NIB to investigate claims allegedly made by Mr. Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio. The directive reportedly requested the Bureau to submit findings on the allegations.
The caucus explained that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah voluntarily honoured an invitation to the NIB on February 5, 2026, accompanied by his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. He was later asked to return home without being charged.
However, the Minority claims that events took a different turn on February 11, when Mr. Ofosu Nkansah, who had travelled to Kumasi to visit his ailing father, was again invited by the NIB.
Although he reportedly requested to appear on February 11 due to his father’s condition, the Bureau insisted on an earlier date.
Upon reporting to the NIB office, the Minority alleges that heavily armed officers escorted Mr. Ofosu Nkansah to his residence to conduct a search before taking him back to the NIB offices in Nima. The caucus says his current whereabouts remain unknown.
“For the Minority Caucus, it is not lost on us that these excessive and abusive actions are politically targeted and wilfully carried out to cower people who speak out on matters at variance with the activities of the government,” the statement said.
The caucus argued that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah had been cooperative throughout the process and questioned the necessity of what it described as forceful and intimidating tactics. It further raised concerns about the alleged denial of access to legal counsel and the broader implications for civil liberties and democratic governance.
The Minority maintained that while it supports lawful investigations, such processes must be conducted in a civil and professional manner consistent with constitutional guarantees.
The statement also linked the incident to what it described as misplaced government priorities, arguing that security agencies should focus on pressing national issues such as cocoa farmer payments, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
The caucus insisted that it would not remain silent while citizens are subjected to unfair treatment, and urged the government to ensure that justice is pursued within the bounds of the law.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah is to appear before the court today, February 12 after the NIB charged him for publishing false news.
By Ernest Kofi Adu & Vera Owusu Sarpong