Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has shared an emotional account of grief and frustration, claiming he was prevented from spending time with his critically ill father while he was in detention.

His remarks come shortly after he announced the sudden death of his father on Sunday, February 15, 2026, a development that has attracted widespread public sympathy.

In a deeply personal message released following the burial announcement, Mr Ofosu Nkansah suggested that decisions taken by “those in power” denied him the opportunity to remain in Kumasi to be with his father during his final days.

“Those with power now who refused my request to spend more time in Kumasi to observe my seriously sick old boy too I thank you. I guess you are happy now,” he wrote.

Earlier, the former NEIP boss had described his father’s passing as shocking, explaining that he had not battled any prolonged illness and had only been undergoing routine medical check-ups before his sudden death.

Mr Ofosu Nkansah’s ordeal follows his recent encounter with the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), which charged him with publishing false news.

The charge relates to comments he made during a radio interview alleging irregularities in the awarding of overseas scholarships—claims that led John Dramani Mahama to order an official investigation.

He was granted bail on February 11, 2026, just days before his father’s death.

The former NEIP chief’s account has reignited public debate about the human cost of detentions and the balance between law enforcement processes and compassion during personal emergencies.