“NSA did not tell us of any embassy arrangement” – Kofi Adams

Minister Kofi Adams revealed that the National Sports Authority (NSA) failed to inform him about any visa arrangements made with the United States Embassy in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This revelation emerged amidst mounting controversy surrounding visa arrangements involving the NSA, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), and a private entity, TRIBE Culture Fest.

Speaking on TV3 on Sunday, Adams stated that the ministry remained unaware of any agreement between the NSA and the embassy regarding visa acquisition. He emphasized that both the NSA and GTA are government agencies, which means that their employees traveling on government business would require a different visa category than those affiliated with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Adams clarified that the NSA had been in discussions with the US Embassy, but these were not related to visa issuance. He reiterated that the discussions were "outside of the visa acquisition." The controversy surrounding the visa arrangements has prompted calls for investigations into the roles of the institutions and their officials.

The Minority in Parliament has requested a comprehensive probe, suggesting that accountability should extend beyond former NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, who was previously suspended and dismissed amid the controversy. The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the allegations, and the findings may shed light on the circumstances surrounding the visa arrangements and whether any wrongdoing took place.