Ketu North Member of Parliament , Edem Agbana, has expressed strong support for the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025, stating that its passage will mark a significant step toward eliminating nepotism, corruption, and political favouritism in the administration of scholarships.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, July 17, the opposition lawmaker described the bill as a progressive piece of legislation aimed at restoring fairness and transparency to educational support in Ghana.
“As a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, I have thoroughly reviewed the draft Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025,” Mr Agbana stated.
“At the committee level, we scrutinised every single clause. Once passed, this legislation will put an end to nepotism, corruption and political patronage in the administration of scholarships.”
The MP noted that in recent years, public confidence in Ghana’s scholarship programmes has been eroded due to widespread reports of politically motivated selections and opaque processes.
According to Mr Agbana, the new bill introduces clear structures and accountability measures to ensure that scholarships are awarded strictly on merit and need, rather than political connections.
Mr Agbana’s comments come as Parliament prepares to consider the bill for further debate and potential passage.
He urged fellow lawmakers to support the bill in the national interest.
“This is not just a legal reform,” he said, “it is a moral commitment to give every Ghanaian student a fair chance, regardless of background or party affiliation.”
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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