The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticised what it describes as an abuse of state security power following the actions of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in relation to former public official Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.
According to the caucus, the matter began on February 3, 2026, when the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, issued a communiqué to the Director-General of the NIB requesting an investigation into claims allegedly made by Mr. Ofosu Nkansah during an appearance on Sompa Radio 106.5.
The allegation reportedly suggested that an individual paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad. The NIB was directed to investigate and submit its findings.
In response, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was invited to assist investigators and voluntarily reported to the NIB office at 10:00 a.m. on 5 February 2026, accompanied by his lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. After the meeting, he was allowed to leave without being charged.
However, the Minority Caucus said the situation escalated days later. On 9 February 2026, while in Kumasi attending to his reportedly ill father, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah received another request to report to the bureau.
He informed officials he could not attend immediately and asked to appear on 11 February. The NIB, however, insisted he report earlier.
Upon honouring the invitation, the caucus claims heavily armed NIB personnel escorted him to his residence to conduct a search and later transported him back to the bureau’s office in Nima, Accra.
The Minority described the actions as excessive, stating that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah had been cooperative throughout the investigation.
They further alleged his rights were infringed, arguing that the manner in which security officers conducted the search and transported him raised serious concerns about due process.
The caucus also expressed worry about his whereabouts, claiming he had been taken to an undisclosed location and may not have had access to legal counsel.
In a statement, the Minority maintained that the actions appeared politically motivated and intended to intimidate individuals who publicly express views contrary to government positions.
The group emphasised its commitment to the rule of law and warned that such actions could undermine democratic governance and public confidence in state institutions.
Calling the situation unacceptable, the Minority Caucus demanded the immediate release of Mr. Ofosu Nkansah and urged authorities to conduct investigations in a lawful and dignified manner consistent with constitutional protections.
The caucus further urged the government to focus attention on pressing national concerns affecting citizens, including cocoa farmer payments, unemployment, and the rising cost of living, rather than actions it believes distract from Ghana’s economic challenges.
