The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) over what it describes as an abuse of power and unacceptable conduct in its handling of investigations involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.
In a statement issued on February 11, 2026, and signed by Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the caucus expressed displeasure over what it termed excessive and politically motivated actions by the security agency.
According to the Minority, the issue stems from a communiqué dated February 3, 2026, from the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, directing the NIB to investigate allegations reportedly made by Mr. Ofosu Nkansah during an interview on Sompa Radio 106.5. The allegations suggested that an individual had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.
The statement explained that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah voluntarily honoured an invitation by the NIB on February 5, 2026, accompanied by his lawyer and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. He was later allowed to leave without being charged.
However, the Minority said Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was invited again on February 9, 2026, while he was in Kumasi attending to his critically ill father. Although he requested to report on February 11, the NIB allegedly insisted he appear earlier. The caucus further alleged that when he later reported, heavily armed NIB operatives escorted him to his residence to conduct a search before returning him to their Nima office.
The Minority Caucus condemned the actions, stating that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah had been cooperative throughout the process and questioned the need for what it described as forceful tactics.
“It is not lost on us that these excessive and abusive actions are politically targeted and deliberately carried out to intimidate persons who express views contrary to government activities,” the statement said.
The caucus also claimed that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah’s current whereabouts were unknown, raising concerns about his access to legal representation and personal safety.
Describing the situation as a threat to Ghana’s democratic principles and the rule of law, the Minority called for his immediate release and urged security agencies to conduct investigations in a civil and lawful manner.
The statement further accused the government of diverting attention from pressing national issues, including delays in cocoa farmers’ payments, unemployment, and the rising cost of living.
“The real essence of governance is to serve the interest of the people,” the statement stressed, urging government to focus on addressing economic challenges affecting citizens.
