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According to a local media report, the Deputy Minister of Education in Charge of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Prof Kingsley Nyarko has been arrested by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a latest Ghana Education News , it is recognized that the Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical, Vocational Education and Training ( TVET), has been arrested by the Special Prosecutor of Ghana.

As sighted by thisterm.com, the report stated that the office of the Special Prosecutor has begun an investigation into the Alleged corrupt moves by Prof. Kingsley Nyarko.

Kingsley Nyarko also holds the Position of an MP in Kwadaso. It is alleged that the MP was involved in election malpractices during the Ejisu by-election plus some temporary staff of the Electoral Commission.

“The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has been involved in a situation that has led to his arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)

The OSP has begun inquiries into alleged corruption related to a public election involving the Kwadaso MP and some temporary Election Commission (EC) staff during the Ejisu by-election,” the news report stated.

The Current President of Ghana , Nana Akufo-Addo, appointed Prof. Kingsley Nyarko as Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) after the President’s dismissal of Gifty Twum-Ampofo early this year.

In compliance with Ghana’s article 78, 79, and 256 of the Constitution, Nana Akufo-Addo has submitted new names for appointment as Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State to Parliament for approval before the reorganisation.

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Who is Kingsley Nyarko?

Kingsley Nyarko, who holds the title of a professor, is a Ghanaian politician and current Deputy Minister of Education in charge of TVET.

He is also the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency, a constituency located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Furthermore, he is Ghana’s National Accreditation Board (NAB) Secretary and a core member of the National Patriotic Party AKA NPP.

Politician Kingsley Nyarko is a Obo Kwaku breed, a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

June 10, 1973 is the date he was born. He became a certified tutor in 1995, ordinary level, in 1992. He advanced his certification in 1992 and made a common entry in the year 1986.

Kingsley Nyarko holds a Ph.D in Educational Psychology, a postgraduate degree in educational psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Kingsley Nyarko in his early career life was the headmaster for Mile 18 Junior High School.

he was also a teacher at Ejisuman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

In addition, he worked with Voicecash as the African Representative and Marketing Specialist.

he then served as executive director at the Danquah Institute. In University of Ghana, he held the position of a senior lecturer.

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has made headlines with its announcement that the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has been under investigation since July 2023 for allegations of corruption and related offenses.

This revelation casts a spotlight on the integrity and fairness of scholarship distributions within the country, challenging the Secretariat’s commitment to its foundational mandate of aiding needy but brilliant students.

The OSP’s probe was triggered by a complaint specifically accusing Kingsley Oppong Agyeman, the Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, of suspected corruption in the award of scholarships.

The investigation has garnered attention due to a series of reports by the Fourth Estate, which uncovered that scholarships were being allocated to individuals from well-off families, including relatives of high-profile figures such as Ghanaian lawyer and politician Freddie Blay, and a former Inspector General of Police.

Such revelations raise significant questions about the equity and transparency of the scholarship process, suggesting a deviation from the Secretariat’s objective to support underprivileged but deserving students.

The notion that scholarships could be doubly awarded to “powerful” individuals further exacerbates concerns about fairness and the misuse of resources meant to empower the less fortunate sectors of society.

This ongoing investigation by the OSP is not just a matter of rooting out corruption; it’s about restoring faith in public institutions and ensuring that opportunities for education are justly distributed.

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It highlights the need for rigorous oversight and accountability mechanisms within scholarship award systems, to prevent the influence of socio-economic status or connections from undermining the principle of meritocracy.

The scrutiny by the OSP into the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat serves as a critical reminder of the importance of transparency and integrity in managing public funds, especially those designated for educational advancement.

As this investigation progresses, it will be crucial for findings to be acted upon decisively, to not only address any misconduct that may be uncovered but also to strengthen the scholarship system against future abuses, ensuring that support reaches those who truly need it to achieve their academic goals.

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