By Sarah Baafi
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over what it describes as the abuse of investigative powers in its handling of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.
In a statement issued on February 11, 2026, the caucus said it had learned “with displeasure” of what it called another abusive display of power by the security agency.
The development follows a directive issued on February 3, 2026, by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, to the Director-General of the NIB. The directive reportedly asked the Bureau to investigate allegations made by Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio 106.5, claiming that an individual had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.
The Minority said Ofosu Nkansah was subsequently invited by the NIB to assist with investigations and reported to its office on February 5, 2026, accompanied by his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South. After the meeting, he was allowed to leave without being charged.
However, the statement indicated that on February 9, while Ofosu Nkansah was in Kumasi attending to his seriously ill father, he was again invited by the NIB to report to its office. He reportedly requested to appear on February 11 due to his father’s condition, but the Bureau insisted he report earlier.
The Minority stated that when Ofosu Nkansah reported to the NIB, he was escorted by heavily armed officers to his residence, where a search was conducted. He was subsequently returned to the NIB office at Nima.
The caucus questioned the necessity of what it described as “forcible actions,” particularly as Ofosu Nkansah had been cooperative throughout the process. It further alleged that he was later taken to an unknown location without access to his legal counsel.
Describing the situation as unacceptable, the Minority maintained that while it supports lawful investigations, such processes must be conducted in a civil and dignified manner in accordance with the Constitution.
The caucus also called for the immediate release of Ofosu Nkansah and urged the government to focus on pressing national challenges, including payments to cocoa farmers, unemployment, and the rising cost of living.
