The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as the unacceptable conduct of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in its handling of an investigation involving Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, accusing the agency of abuse of power and infringement of fundamental human rights.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, and signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus expressed displeasure over what it termed an excessive and politically motivated use of state security powers.
According to the statement, the matter stems from a directive issued on February 3, 2026, by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, instructing the Director-General of the NIB to investigate an allegation made by Kofi Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio 106.5. The allegation suggested that an individual had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.
The Minority said Mr. Ofosu Nkansah fully cooperated with the investigation and voluntarily reported to the NIB on February 5, 2026, accompanied by his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South. He was subsequently allowed to leave without charge.
However, the Caucus noted that events took a troubling turn on Monday, February 9, 2026, when Mr. Ofosu Nkansah, who was in Kumasi attending to his critically ill father, was again summoned by the NIB. Despite requesting to report at a later date due to his father’s condition, the NIB reportedly insisted on his immediate appearance.
Upon reporting to the NIB on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was allegedly taken by heavily armed NIB operatives to his residence for a search and later returned to the NIB office at NIMA. The Minority Caucus says it remains unclear where he is currently being held.
The Caucus described the actions of the NIB as excessive, forceful and unjustified, particularly given Mr. Ofosu Nkansah’s cooperation throughout the investigation. It raised concerns about the search of his home without consent and his alleged detention without access to legal counsel.
Describing the development as a threat to Ghana’s democracy and the rule of law, the Minority Caucus accused the government of using state security agencies to intimidate citizens who express views critical of the administration.
“This is totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice,” the statement said, as the Minority called for the immediate release of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah and urged that any further investigations be conducted in a civil and dignified manner, in line with the law.
The Minority Caucus further urged government to shift its focus to pressing national issues confronting Ghanaians, including the payment of cocoa farmers, rising unemployment, and the increasing cost of living, rather than what it described as an unfortunate diversion by the security agencies.
They warned that they would not remain silent while citizens are treated unfairly by institutions tasked with upholding justice and professionalism.
By: Bernard Mensah
Discussion about this post