
Former Education Minister, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at Kawukudi, near Nima in the Greater Accra Region.
Citi Newsroom reports that the reason for his detention remains unclear, but his legal team is actively working to secure his release. His lawyers are currently at the NIB offices, pushing for bail as they seek further clarification on the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi is a distinguished academic and politician who served as Ghana’s Minister of Education under former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Before his political career, he had an extensive background in academia, serving as a lecturer and administrator in various educational institutions. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, and has contributed significantly to Ghana’s education sector.
Beyond education, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi has been an active member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and previously contested for the position of National Chairman of the party. His leadership and expertise in governance have made him a respected figure in both political and academic circles.