Former NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah defers appearance before Parliament over ongoing CID investigation

Former National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has postponed his scheduled appearance before Parliament due to an ongoing investigation by the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) into allegations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mr. Ampofo Ankrah, who was dismissed from his position on October 1, 2026, stated that appearing before Parliament while the investigation is active could potentially interfere with the establishment of facts.

He believes it would be unwise to appear before Parliament while under suspension, as it could prejudice the investigation and undermine its integrity. The CID investigation has led to the appointment of Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong as acting Director-General of the NSA. The Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee has requested a meeting to address concerns related to Ghana's football administration and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as allegations regarding visa and travel arrangements for attendees.