Minority Caucus Condemns NIB’s Conduct in Ofosu Nkansah Investigation

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned what it describes as the “unacceptable conduct of investigations and abuse of power” by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB in the handling of a matter involving broadcaster Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.

In a statement issued by the caucus, the Minority said it had learnt “with displeasure” of what it termed another abusive display of power by state security agencies, particularly the NIB.

According to the statement, the matter arose from a communiqué dated February 3, 2026, from the Secretary to the President, Mr Callistus Mahama, to the Director-General of the NIB, requesting investigations into an allegation allegedly made by Mr Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio 106.5 FM. The allegation suggested that an individual had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.

The statement noted that the communiqué further directed the NIB to submit its findings to the Presidency.

The Minority said Mr Ofosu Nkansah was invited by the NIB on February 5, 2026, to assist with the investigations and voluntarily presented himself at the bureau’s offices in the company of his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. He was subsequently allowed to leave without being charged.

However, the caucus stated that on February 9, 2026, while Mr Ofosu Nkansah was in Kumasi attending to his critically ill father, he was again summoned by the NIB. Although he requested to report at a later date due to his father’s condition, the statement said the bureau insisted he appear the following day.

The Minority alleged that when Mr Ofosu Nkansah reported as directed, he was escorted by heavily armed NIB officers to his residence, where a search was conducted, after which he was returned to the NIB office at Nima and later taken to an undisclosed location.

The caucus expressed concern over what it described as excessive force and an infringement of Mr Ofosu Nkansah’s rights, particularly given his earlier cooperation with investigators.

The statement further alleged that the actions of the NIB were politically motivated and aimed at intimidating individuals who express views that run contrary to those of the government.

As of the time the statement was issued, the Minority said Mr Ofosu Nkansah’s whereabouts were unknown and raised concerns about his access to legal counsel.

Describing the situation as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice,” the Minority Caucus called for the immediate release of Mr Ofosu Nkansah and urged that any further investigations be conducted in a “civil and dignified manner” consistent with the rule of law.

The caucus also used the statement to criticise the government for what it described as a misplaced focus, arguing that pressing national challenges such as delays in the payment of cocoa farmers, unemployment and the rising cost of living require urgent attention.