Senyo Hosi has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in visa applications for Ghana's 2026 World Cup participation, stating that the focus should be on allegations that officials collected money from unsuspecting applicants rather than on which officials should resign. Reports indicate about US$623,000 was received from prospective travellers seeking visa and travel assistance.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi has argued that the visa arrangements controversy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a constitutional compliance and accountability matter, going beyond calls for the Sports Minister's resignation. Hosi warned the issue has implications for Ghana's reputation and the principles of probity and rule of law in public administration.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, convener of OneGhana Movement, says Ghana's controversy over visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a test of constitutional accountability rather than a debate over the Sports Minister's resignation. He stressed that public officials must uphold principles of probity, accountability and compliance with the law, and that the matter had implications for the country's reputation and public trust.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Social Investment Fund defended the government's response to allegations of corruption in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying President Mahama is committed to fighting corruption. The Minority in Parliament alleged that officials charged between US$7,000 and US$14,000 for visa processing, and questioned name verification from the Ghana Tourism Authority and National Sports Authority to US and Canadian embassies.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Social Investment Fund CEO Abass Nurudeen accused Parliament's Minority of exploiting visa controversy around Ghana's 2026 World Cup preparations for political gain, challenging them to produce evidence of wrongdoing against the Sports Minister. The Minority had claimed individuals paid between US$7,000 and US$14,000 for visa processing and alleged inflated personnel lists submitted to US and Canadian embassies by the Ghana Tourism Authority and National Sports Authority.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →