The Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) has invited Dr Kingsley Agyemang, the former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, to assist with investigations into an alleged scholarship allocation scandal during his tenure under the previous NPP administration.
Dr Agyemang confirmed to Citi News that he had honoured the BNI’s invitation, reporting to the Bureau on Tuesday, May 5, where he provided a formal statement and was subsequently released after the engagement.
The BNI’s action follows a recent investigative report by The Fourth Estate, which alleged that scholarships meant for needy students were being disproportionately awarded to well-connected and affluent individuals across the country.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed it is also conducting a separate investigation into the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, with its probe dating back to July 2023.
These parallel investigations have heightened public attention on the management of the scholarship scheme, as calls mount for greater transparency and accountability in the award of educational support nationwide.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com