The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams over his alleged involvement in the visa facilitation controversy linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The demand follows President John Dramani Mahama's suspension of National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, pending investigations into allegations surrounding a $623,000 visa facilitation fee.
Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday, Ranking Member of Parliament's Sports Committee Vincent Ekow Assafuah alleged that some officials facilitated visa applications for individuals who were not employees of the Sports Ministry.
According to Assafuah, a cover letter was allegedly prepared to present outsiders as ministry staff to support their visa applications.
He said the allegations raise serious concerns about the processes used to facilitate travel for individuals who travelled to the United States for the World Cup.
The Minority also called for the dismissal and prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), claiming he was involved in the arrangements.
Assafuah urged investigators to widen the probe to include all officials connected to the visa process, insisting that accountability should not end with the suspension of the NSA Director-General.
He maintained that any official found culpable, including the Sports Minister and the GTA boss, should be removed from office and prosecuted.
The controversy centres on the payment of approximately $623,000 in visa facilitation fees for supporters and officials travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with investigations expected to determine whether due process was followed and who benefited from the arrangements.
Ghana's campaign at the tournament ended in the Round of 32 after progressing from the group stage.
