The Minority Caucus has called for the immediate release of former NEIP chief Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, condemning his reported detention by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice.” A statement dated February 11, 2026 and signed by Frank Annoh-Dompreh set out a timeline of events and alleged due-process concerns.
How the case began and why the NIB is involved
The Presidency asked the NIB to investigate scholarship-related allegations after a February 3 communication by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. The trigger was a radio discussion in which Mr Nkansah allegedly claimed that about GHS100,000 was paid to secure a foreign scholarship. The NIB is Ghana’s domestic intelligence and security service; it conducts criminal intelligence and national-security investigations.
Mr Nkansah, a former head of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), first reported to the NIB on February 5 with his lawyer and was allowed to leave without charge, according to media accounts and his own public clarification.
What the Minority alleges happened next
The statement says NIB operatives later re-invited Mr Nkansah while he was in Kumasi attending to his seriously ill father. It alleges he complied, was taken under escort for a search at his residence, returned to the NIB office at Nima, and then moved to an undisclosed location. The Caucus argues that these steps are excessive, breach due process, and undermine democratic governance. It demands his immediate release and insists that any further inquiries be conducted “in a civil and dignified manner.”
Responses and emerging points of dispute
Coverage of the February 5 visit shows Mr Nkansah previously denied being arrested or detained at that time, highlighting a key point of contention between the parties over his legal status across different days. Civil society voices have also asked authorities to disclose his current status, location, and the legal basis for any continued hold.
Why this matters for rule of law
The case tests Ghana’s safeguards on arrest, detention, and fair investigation. Round-the-clock public scrutiny has followed because the claim at issue—alleged payment for access to foreign scholarships—touches public trust and the integrity of state programmes. Ensuring transparent procedure by investigators, while allowing a full fact-finding process, will shape confidence in both the probe and any eventual outcomes.
What we know today
- A February 3 directive asked the NIB to probe scholarship allegations tied to remarks reportedly made on Sompa Radio 106.5.
- Mr Nkansah reported to the NIB on February 5 with counsel and later left without charge; media report a subsequent search at his home.
- On February 11, the Minority demanded his release, calling the reported detention “totally unacceptable.”
Further official clarification from investigators on Mr Nkansah’s present legal status and whereabouts would address the core concerns raised by Parliament’s Minority and civil society groups, while supporting a lawful and credible inquiry.
