Minority Demands Dismissal of Sports Minister, GTA CEO Over World Cup Visa Controversy
The Minority in Parliament has escalated its concerns over the controversy surrounding World Cup visa arrangements, calling for the removal of Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
The caucus says responsibility for the alleged irregularities should not be confined to the former Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
In a statement, the Minority called for the immediate dismissal of Mr Adams, arguing that the Sports and Recreation Ministry must also account for its role in the arrangements.
It also demanded the immediate removal of the GTA Chief Executive Officer, while calling for a comprehensive investigation into the conduct of both officials.
The Minority said the probe should extend beyond the two officials to cover relevant personnel of the NSA, Ministry of Sports and Recreation and TRIBE Culture Fest, which was reportedly involved in the arrangements.
According to the caucus, the investigation must establish whether administrative or criminal responsibility arose from the handling of the visa arrangements.
It said any official found to have breached administrative responsibilities should face appropriate sanctions, including removal from office where warranted.
“Where the investigation establishes administrative responsibility, those responsible must be removed from office,” the Minority said.
It further called for criminal prosecution where investigations establish that any individual committed an offence.
“Where the investigation establishes criminal responsibility, those responsible must be prosecuted,” the statement added.
The Minority’s position effectively broadens the scope of accountability it is seeking, insisting that the controversy should be examined across the institutions and individuals involved rather than being treated solely as a matter concerning the former NSA Director-General.
The allegations and calls for dismissal remain the position of the Minority and would require investigation and due process to establish responsibility.
