Baku:Old Tafo MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called for a broad investigation into the World Cup visa controversy, emphasizing the need to examine all parties allegedly involved in collecting money, beyond just Tribe Culture First.
According to Ghana Web, Assafuah's call came after a statement from Tribe Culture First's chief executive, Nana Batin, who denied the company had illegally received $611,000 from private individuals. Batin stated that the company's agreements were with the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Tourism Authority, challenging Sports Minister Kofi Adams to provide evidence for his claims.
Assafuah insisted that the probe should identify who allegedly collected $10,000 from individuals and clarify the distribution of funds, including any payments made to Tribe Culture First. He criticized the focus solely on Tribe Culture First for allegedly taking $3,000 each and urged the investigation to also target those who collected $10,000.
The MP emphasized the importance of tracing the financial transactions to determine the recipients and amounts involved. He also questioned the minister's claim that Tribe Culture First had absconded with the money, highlighting the company's denial of illegally receiving $611,000.
Assafuah advocates for a thorough inquiry to establish a complete payment trail and assess the actions of all involved parties, noting that the allegations regarding the amounts collected and the recipients remain contested.