Ghana minister says warnings over 2026 World Cup visa payments were ignored

Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, says some people disregarded repeated warnings not to pay individuals who claimed they could arrange visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Mr Adams said information gathered after the tournament indicated that some applicants had handed money to individuals, including people alleged to hold official positions, without the knowledge of the Ministry.

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The Buem MP told Citi News that he had cautioned Ghanaians against paying anyone who promised to use personal contacts or influence to secure entry visas for the United States or Canada.

“Before the World Cup, as Minister, on several occasions I had cause to warn Ghanaians and advise Ghanaians not to give money out to anybody in the name of going to offer you a visa to go to the US or Canada,” he said.

He advised people seeking help with travel arrangements to use registered organisations, such as travel and tour companies, which follow established processes and operate under contractual agreements.

Mr Adams also warned against people who claimed to have direct access to him or members of the World Cup oversight committee and asked for payment in return for influencing visa applications.

“You meet an individual who says, ‘I know the Minister for Sports. He’s my friend. Bring something,’ or ‘I know the members of the oversight committee and I’ll go and influence the process.’ Please don’t do that,” he said.

The minister said the Ministry had not been notified about the alleged payments. However, he added that information received after Ghana’s participation in the tournament suggested that some applicants had ignored his advice.

The comments come as arrangements involving the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) face scrutiny over alleged visa facilitation.

The Minority in Parliament has questioned the arrangements and alleged that some applicants were charged between $7,000 and $14,000 for assistance with their visa applications.

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to step aside while police investigate the allegations.