Minority Caucus Condemns NIB’s Handling of Investigation Into Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as the “unacceptable conduct” and abuse of power by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in its handling of investigations involving broadcaster Kofi Ofosu Nkansah.
According to the Minority, the controversy stems from a directive issued on 3 February 2026 by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, instructing the Director-General of the NIB to investigate allegations made by Mr. Ofosu Nkansah on Sompa Radio 106.5. The allegations reportedly suggested that an individual had paid money to secure a scholarship to study abroad.
The Minority stated that, in compliance with the directive, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah voluntarily honoured an invitation from the NIB on 5 February 2026, appearing at its offices at 10:00 a.m. accompanied by his legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. He was, however, allowed to leave without charge after the meeting.
The Caucus further revealed that on Monday, 9 February 2026, while Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was in Kumasi attending to his seriously ill father, he received another invitation from the NIB to report to their office. He reportedly informed officers that he was unable to do so at the time and requested permission to report on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. The NIB, however, insisted that he appear the following day.
Upon reporting as instructed, the Minority claims that Mr. Ofosu Nkansah was escorted by heavily armed NIB officers to his residence, where a search was conducted, before he was taken back to the Bureau’s office at Nima in Accra.
The Minority Caucus questioned the necessity of what it described as “forcible and excessive actions,” particularly given Mr. Ofosu Nkansah’s cooperation throughout the investigative process. It expressed concern over what it sees as violations of his rights, including the use of armed officers to search his home without consent and his subsequent transfer to an undisclosed location.
In a statement, the Minority alleged that the actions of the NIB were politically motivated and aimed at intimidating individuals who express views critical of the government. It warned that such conduct undermines Ghana’s democratic principles and the rule of law.
“As far as we are aware, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah is currently at an unknown location, with no access to his legal counsel,” the Caucus said, describing the situation as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice.”
The Minority is demanding the immediate release of Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah and has called on the NIB to conduct any further investigations in a “civil and dignified manner” in line with constitutional provisions.
The statement also urged government to focus on what it described as the pressing challenges facing Ghanaians, including delayed payments to cocoa farmers, unemployment, and the rising cost of living. According to the Caucus, the NIB’s actions represent an unfortunate distraction from the economic hardships confronting millions of citizens.
“We will not stand by while citizens are treated unfairly by state institutions mandated to uphold justice with professionalism,” the Minority concluded.