President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately probe allegations of misconduct in the award of overseas scholarships.
The directive follows a discussion on Sompa 106.5 FM, where a panellist and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, claimed that an individual paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.
In the video, Kofi Owusu Nkansah alleged that some government officials are selling scholarships for GH¢100,000.
The directive was issued in a letter dated February 3, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The NIB is expected to submit its findings to the President for further consideration and any necessary action.
According to the directive, the President views the allegation as serious and a matter of significant public concern, particularly given the government’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and equal access to educational opportunities.
He said the President has instructed the NIB to establish the facts surrounding the claims, identify any individuals involved, and determine the truth or otherwise of the allegations.
“Following a review of the said radio discussion, which was conducted in the Twi language and has since gained wide public circulation, the President considers the allegation to be serious and of grave public concern, particularly in light of the Government’s firm commitment to transparency, integrity, and equal access to educational opportunities, it said.
The President, therefore, tasked the NIB to “immediately investigate the allegation, establish its factual basis, identify any persons involved, and determine the veracity or otherwise of the claims made.”
“The Bureau is further directed to submit its findings for the President’s consideration and for any appropriate action that may arise therefrom,” it further directed.
