Lawyers for former National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Chief Executive Officer, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, have alleged that officers of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) who searched his residence failed to produce a warrant during the operation.
According to a report on February 10, 2026, operatives of the NIB conducted a search at Nkansah’s home following comments he made during a radio interview alleging corruption in the award of government-funded scholarships.
Lead counsel for Nkansah, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, told Citi News that although the officers carried out the search, they were unable to present a warrant when requested.
“The officers who came to conduct the search were unable to produce a warrant when we requested one,” he stated.
Investigation Triggered by Scholarship Allegations
The search forms part of ongoing investigations into claims made by Nkansah during a discussion on Sompa 106.5 FM, where he alleged that individuals had paid bribes to secure scholarships to study abroad.
Following the interview, President John Dramani Mahama directed the NIB to probe the allegations. A statement issued by the Office of the President on February 3, 2026, described the claims as “serious and of grave public concern” and tasked the intelligence agency with verifying the allegations, identifying those involved, and submitting its findings directly to the President.
Nkansah was subsequently invited by the NIB to assist with investigations.
However, his legal team has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that he had been arrested.
“He was not arrested. He voluntarily appeared before the NIB and provided all the necessary information to assist with the investigations,” Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah clarified.
The lawyers further maintained that their client remains committed to cooperating fully with investigators to ensure the truth is established.
What Nkansah Alleged
During the radio interview, Nkansah claimed that some individuals — including members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) — had purchased government-funded scholarships for amounts reportedly reaching GH¢100,000 or more.
He asserted that the practice was not limited to a single political administration.
“Whether the NDC is in power or the NPP, some of these excesses happen. We cannot pretend that it doesn’t happen. I’m talking about things that have already happened,” he said.
Nkansah added that while he was aware of individuals who allegedly paid for scholarships and travelled abroad, he could not confirm the specific state institution through which the scholarships were processed. He mentioned uncertainty over whether the alleged transactions involved the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), or another government body responsible for awarding scholarships.
The allegations have since sparked public debate and renewed scrutiny over transparency and fairness in the administration of state-sponsored scholarship schemes.
Investigations by the NIB are ongoing.