{"id":11693,"date":"2025-07-17T09:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11693"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:52:21","slug":"ghana-scholarships-authority-bill-will-end-nepotism-and-corruption-edem-agbana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11693","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill will end nepotism and corruption \u2013 Edem Agbana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, I have thoroughly reviewed the draft Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025,\u201d Mr Agbana stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MP noted that in recent years, public confidence in Ghana\u2019s scholarship programmes has been eroded due to widespread reports of politically motivated selections and opaque processes.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<div>\n<p>Mr Agbana\u2019s comments come as Parliament prepares to consider the bill for further debate and potential passage.<\/p>\n<p>He urged fellow lawmakers to support the bill in the national interest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a legal reform,\u201d he said, \u201cit is a moral commitment to give every Ghanaian student a fair chance, regardless of background or party affiliation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6><em>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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