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2026 World Cup Visa Scandal: Parliament Must Summon Sports Minister and GTA CEO — NPP
The New Patriotic Party has called for a parliamentary investigation into alleged visa fraud involving arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The party demands that Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority be summoned to explain their roles.
NPP Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye addressed the media on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Furthermore, the party is seeking full disclosure of all agreements and correspondence related to the arrangements and a clear deadline for concluding investigations.
Parliament Must Establish Facts and Accountability
Dennis Miracles Aboagye said Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee must establish the facts surrounding the World Cup visa arrangements. He said Parliament must summon their member who happens to be the Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority to answer questions before the House.
Moreover, he said a parliamentary inquiry would help restore confidence among Ghana’s international partners. Therefore, it would establish whether the alleged fraudulent activities were authorised by the state and ensure that anyone found culpable faces accountability.
Documents NPP Wants Published
The NPP is demanding the publication of several key documents linked to the World Cup visa scandal. These include the memorandum of understanding between the National Sports Authority and Tribe Culture FEST, a supplementary agreement, the GTA’s agreement with the company, lists submitted to US and Canadian embassies, and a letter from the Foreign Affairs Ministry dated May 28, 2026. In addition, the NPP urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain its engagements with the US and Canadian embassies. It also wants clear steps disclosed to prevent Ghanaian travellers from facing consequences over the controversy.
State Must Protect Applicants Who Paid GTA and NSA
The NPP raised serious concerns about individuals who allegedly paid the GTA or NSA for visa and travel assistance linked to the World Cup. Dennis Miracles Aboagye said many of the applicants were ordinary Ghanaians who trusted the name of a public institution. As a result, he called on the state to protect these applicants and return any money recovered to them.
He also urged the authorities to provide a definite timeline for the investigation and publish a report once completed. He warned that leaving the matter unresolved without clear updates could deepen public suspicion and raise concerns about a possible cover-up.