Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says his ministry was not informed of any visa arrangement between the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the US Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The issue has sparked calls for an investigation into the roles of the NSA, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and private organisation TRIBE Culture Fest, including how travellers’ names were submitted to the embassy.
Speaking on TV3, Adams said the ministry understood that discussions were ongoing but had not been told that the NSA had reached an agreement with the embassy on visas. He acknowledged that the NSA had engaged the embassy, but said those talks did not concern visa acquisition.
The minister said visa requirements would differ according to the purpose of travel. He explained that GFA personnel travelling as visitors would apply for B1/B2 visas, while NSA and GTA employees travelling on official government business would require diplomatic visas.
The Minority in Parliament has called for a broader investigation, arguing that accountability should extend beyond former NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, who was suspended and later dismissed amid the controversy.
