2026 FIFA World Cup visa claims: Kofi Adams says Ghanaians ignored warnings

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says some Ghanaians disregarded repeated warnings and paid individuals who claimed they could secure 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 people claiming to have influence over the visa process, including individuals allegedly occupying official positions.

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The Buem MP told Citi News that he had repeatedly warned the public not to pay anyone who promised to use personal contacts or political influence to obtain 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 prospective travellers to deal only with registered organisations, including established travel and tour companies. Such organisations, he said, should have clear procedures and contractual obligations governing the services they provide.

Mr Adams also said he had specifically cautioned against people who presented themselves as friends of the minister or members of the World Cup oversight committee before requesting payment.

“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 informed about the alleged arrangements. His comments suggest that some applicants proceeded with the payments despite the advice issued before the tournament.

The allegations have prompted increased scrutiny of purported visa assistance arrangements connected to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the National Sports Authority (NSA).

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

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