The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped a bombshell: they've been digging into the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat since last July. Why? Corruption. Yep, the kind that siphons off opportunities from the needy to the well-off. Picture this: scholarships meant for struggling, brilliant students end up in the hands of the well-connected. It's like a reverse Robin Hood situation.
And it gets juicier.
A recent investigation by Fourth Estate uncovered that these scholarships aren't just slipping through the cracks – they're being handed out to the daughters of big shots like Freddie Blay, a prominent lawyer and politician, and a former Inspector General of Police. Double dipping? You bet. Powerful individuals snagging not one, but two scholarships meant for those who truly need them.
The OSP isn't mincing words. Their investigation is ongoing, meaning heads might roll. But one thing's for sure: the spotlight is shining bright on the Scholarship Secretariat, and the truth is finally coming to light.