Watch Ofosu Nkansah’s GH¢100,000 overseas scholarship claims that sparked NIB probe

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A video of what the former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, said about a GH¢100,000 overseas scholarship, which triggered Mahama’s call for an NIB probe, has surfaced.

 Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, speaking on Sompa 106.5 FM, alleged that an individual paid money to secure a scholarship to pursue studies abroad under the current NDC government.

He stated, “These are the things Dr Bawumia says he would stop, and so he is bringing digitalisation, which was accepted by the delegates. I would not be a hypocrite to pretend that it doesn’t happen, because even with the new NDC government, I know people who have bought a foreign scholarship… The person bought the scholarship and has travelled abroad.

“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 it to travel abroad, I’m telling you,” he claimed.

He added, “What I’m trying to say is that whether the NDC is in power or the NPP, some of these excesses happen. We cannot pretend or think that it doesn’t happen. I’m talking about things that have already happened.”

Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “He needs to be invited to prove who bought it and from whom.  @FelixKwakyeOfo1@JDebrahofficial@joyce_bawah@JusticeSremSai this allegation shouldn’t be allowed to go just like that”.

Another netizen stated, “I think he should be invited by the police CID to provide evidence. We don’t want any I beg biaa o”.

“Which ministry is responsible for this scholarship program? That ministry, in collaboration with @GhPoliceService, should invite this individual for investigation into the alleged fraudulent conduct. This matter should not be allowed to slide, and all persons involved must be held accountable”, one more netizen added.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately investigate corruption allegations in the award of foreign scholarships.

According to the Presidency, the allegation by Kofi Ofosu Nkansah in the award of overseas scholarships is a matter of “grave public concern”.

Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Minister in charge of Government Communications, highlighted that the discussion, conducted in Twi, has since gained wide public circulation and drawn the President’s attention.

He added that after reviewing the broadcast, President Mahama concluded that the allegation was serious and against the government’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and equal access to educational opportunities.

Felix Ofosu Kwakye revealed that President Mahama has formally directed the National Investigation Bureau to immediately investigate the allegation and to establish the factual basis of the claim.

The NIB are also to identify any persons involved, and determine the veracity of the allegations.

The directive was contained in a letter dated 3rd February 2026, signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President wiith some part saying, “The Bureau has also been directed to submit its findings to the President for consideration and any appropriate action that may arise”.

Watch the video below: