The President’s office has launched an investigation into claims that bribes were used to obtain government-funded scholarships for study abroad.
The order, signed by Secretary to the President Dr. Callistus Mahama, comes after a radio conversation sparked widespread public outrage and raised doubts about the integrity of a major national education programme.
The controversy reportedly began with a broadcast on Sompa 106.5 FM, where Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), alleged that an individual had paid to secure a scholarship overseas.
In a formal directive to the Director-General of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), the President’s office said it had reviewed the Twi-language broadcast, which has attracted significant public attention.
The directive describes the allegations as “serious and of grave public concern,” and highlights that they conflict directly with the government’s commitment to “transparency, integrity, and equal access to educational opportunities.”
President Mahama has instructed the NIB to immediately probe the claims, verify the facts, identify any individuals involved, and determine whether the allegations are true.
The Bureau is required to submit its findings directly to the President for consideration and “for any appropriate action that may arise therefrom.”
