Former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at Kawukudi, near Nima in the Greater Accra Region. The reasons for his detention remain undisclosed.
Reports indicate that Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was taken into custody on Friday, February 23, 2025. As of now, his legal representatives are at the NIB offices in Kawukudi, working to secure his release.
While details surrounding his arrest are yet to be made public, the unexpected development has drawn attention from political observers and the general public.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, who previously served as Ghana’s Minister of Education and held several significant public service roles, has been a key figure in the country’s governance and procurement oversight.
His legal team has assured the public that they are taking all necessary steps to obtain bail and ensure his rights are protected.