Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned what it describes as the “unacceptable conduct of investigations and abuse of power” by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in the handling of a matter involving former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.
In a statement issued by the caucus, the Minority said it had learnt “with displeasure” of what it termed another abusive display of power by state security agencies, particularly the NIB.
The investigation and subsequent invitations to the NIB stems from corruption allegations made by the former NEIP boss about the scholarship secretariat.
In a statement dated February 3, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, a request was made to the Director-General of the NIB, to launch investigations into the allegation made by Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio 106.5 FM.
According to reports by thechronicle.com, Nkansah had alleged that some persons had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad for amount of GH¢100,000 and over.
The Minority said Ofosu Nkansah was invited by the NIB on February 5, 2026, to assist with the investigations and willingly presented himself at the bureau’s offices in the company of his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and was allowed to leave without being charged.
The caucus however, stated that on February 9, 2026, while Ofosu Nkansah was in Kumasi attending to his critically ill father, he was again summoned by the NIB.
Although he requested to report at a later date due to his father’s condition, the statement said the bureau insisted he appear the following day.
Minority demands immediate release of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
The Minority alleged that when Ofosu Nkansah reported as directed, he was escorted by heavily armed NIB officers to his place of residence, where a search was conducted, after which he was taken back to the NIB office at Nima and later taken to an unknown location.
The caucus expressed concern over what it described as excessive force and an infringement of Ofosu Nkansah’s rights, particularly given his earlier cooperation with investigators.
The statement further alleged that the actions of the NIB were politically motivated and aimed at intimidating individuals who express views that run contrary to those of the government.
As of the time the statement was issued, the Minority said Ofosu Nkansah’s whereabouts were unknown and raised concerns about his access to legal counsel.
Describing the situation as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice,” the Minority Caucus called for the immediate release of Ofosu Nkansah and urged that any further investigations be conducted in a “civil and dignified manner” consistent with the rule of law.
The minority through the statement criticise the government for what it described as a misplaced focus, arguing that pressing national challenges such as delays in the payment of cocoa farmers, unemployment and the rising cost of living require urgent attention.
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