Accra:The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to remove Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, and Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, due to their alleged involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scandal.
According to Ghana Web, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee, addressed the public on October 7, 2026, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a comprehensive investigation. He emphasized that the removal of Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as the Director-General of the National Sports Authority was insufficient, and further actions should be taken against all implicated parties.
Assafuah asserted that the roles of various entities, including the Ministry of Sports, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and other officials, remain under scrutiny. He pointed out that individuals and organizations possibly involved in the collection and transmission of funds and the preparation and approval of institutional lists should also be investigated.
The Minority's demand for the dismissal of Kofi Adams and Maame Efua is based on allegations that they facilitated visa arrangements for individuals connected to the scandal. Assafuah argued that the continued presence of these officials in their roles could undermine public trust in the investigation process.
He further elaborated that the Ministry of Sports had a significant role, noting that it had expanded a list of names from an initial four to approximately 92, which was sent to the United States Embassy. This action, according to Assafuah, makes the Minister liable in the scandal.
Reports suggest that the visa fraud case involves over $600,000 collected from individuals seeking assistance with travel arrangements for the World Cup. Security agencies have reportedly questioned Ampofo Ankrah and other NSA officials as part of the ongoing investigation.