Organization that processes visa applications, recognizes separate Ghanaian entities eligible to apply, and sponsors educational competitions in Ghana.
… At a press conference on Friday, Mr Wonder Sitsofe Mandel, special aide to Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, presented documents detailing engagements involving the United States Embassy and other stakeholders. …
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has alleged that more than 30 people were misrepresented to the United States Embassy as board members or affiliates of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in connection with engagements surrounding the 2026 FIFA World C …
… The GTA said it engaged the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission only to seek guidance on visa application requirements and procedures for the participants. …
… The GTA said it engaged the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to seek guidance on visa requirements for participants but had no authority to issue visas or influence application outcomes. …
… She explained that the Authority engaged the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to seek guidance on visa application requirements but had no power to guarantee approvals or determine the outcome of applications. …
… The Minority further claims that concerns were raised by the United States Embassy and the Canadian Embassy regarding the status and employment records of some applicants who were presented as personnel, affiliates or representatives of state institutions. …
… The competition, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, brought together students from 27 senior high schools across the Greater Accra Region under the theme, “World Cup 2026: When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade”. …
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup activities. The disclosure addresses a visa controversy involving the private events organisation's collaboration with public institutions.
MP Vincent Assafuah alleged that more than 30 people were misrepresented as Ghana Tourism Authority board members or affiliates in a document sent to the US Embassy in connection with 2026 FIFA World Cup engagements, despite the authority having about 11 board members. He called for the suspension of the GTA chief executive to allow investigations into the alleged misrepresentation.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has denied allegations it collected money from applicants for visas under its 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion programme. The Authority said it identified cultural groups, musicians, and industry representatives for the initiative, engaged foreign embassies only for guidance on visa procedures, and stressed it had no authority to issue visas or guarantee approvals.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has denied collecting money from applicants in exchange for visas or visa opportunities linked to its 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion initiative. The Authority said its role was limited to identifying participants, facilitating introductions, and providing guidance on visa application procedures, with decisions on approvals resting exclusively with the United States Embassy and Canadian High Commission.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority has denied personal involvement in the sale of visas or collection of money from applicants in exchange for visa opportunities linked to Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion activities. She said the Authority engaged the U.S. Embassy and Canadian High Commission for guidance on visa requirements but had no power to guarantee approvals.
Parliament's Minority Caucus has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO, citing questions about their institutions' involvement in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme. The caucus alleges that public institutions may have been used to process visa applications linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup activities and has called for a comprehensive investigation.
Accra Girls' Senior High School won the Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points). The competition, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, featured students from 27 senior high schools competing in spoken word performances, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.
Accra Girls' Senior High School won the first Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points) and Forces' Senior High Technical School (77 points). The event, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, involved 27 senior high schools and featured spoken word performances, dramatisations, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.
Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to NDC MPs (two per MP) and constituency supporters (three per constituency) while failing to brief Parliament on Black Stars preparations. He questioned the source of funding for visa interview sponsorships, which cost approximately $185 per person.
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams denied reports that members of national supporters groups have suffered mass visa denials ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that organized fans coordinated by the Ministry have not yet undergone visa interviews at the US Embassy following positive engagements on visa arrangements.