NIB Searches Home of Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah Over Scholarship Sale Allegations

 

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has conducted a search at the residence of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, as part of ongoing investigations into allegations surrounding the sale of government-funded overseas scholarships.

According to a report by Citi News, lawyers representing Mr Nkansah confirmed that personnel from the NIB carried out the search at their client’s home. Speaking in an interview, lead counsel Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah disclosed that the officers were unable to produce a search warrant when requested during the operation.

The search follows an earlier invitation extended to Mr Nkansah by the NIB to assist with investigations, after President John Dramani Mahama directed the intelligence agency to probe the allegations. The directive came in response to claims that government-sponsored scholarships meant for deserving students were being sold illegally.

Amid online speculation, Mr Nkansah clarified on Facebook that he had not been arrested or detained by the NIB. He stated that he voluntarily presented himself to the intelligence agency and fully cooperated with investigators.

In a statement dated February 3, 2026, the Office of the President described the allegations as “serious and of grave public concern” and tasked the NIB with verifying the claims, identifying any individuals involved, and submitting its findings directly to the President for further action.

Lawyers for Mr Nkansah reiterated that his engagement with the NIB was in line with this presidential directive and was intended to provide all relevant information to support the investigation.

Allegations Raised by Nkansah

Mr Nkansah has alleged that some individuals, including members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have purchased overseas scholarships for amounts reportedly reaching GH¢100,000 or more. He stated, however, that he does not know whether the alleged sales were conducted through the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), or any other state institution responsible for awarding such scholarships.

“I don’t know the exact amount the scholarships are sold for, but some cost up to GH¢100,000. Some NPP members are even buying them to travel abroad,” he claimed.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing as the NIB works to establish the facts and determine any potential wrongdoing.

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