{
  "id": 18466529,
  "title": "Opposition MP demands probe into two FIFA World Cup raffles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/opposition-mp-demands-probe-into-two-fifa-world-cup-raffles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T08:06:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/06/opposition-mp-demands-probe-into-two-fifa-world-cup-raffles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Opposition MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has called for a full investigation into two FIFA World Cup-related raffles organized in Ghana, alleging potential fraud, misrepresentation, and misuse of personal data. The first raffle, launched by the Ghana Football Association, National Lottery Authority, and Rambel Lotteries, promised fully sponsored trips for 220 lucky winners to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Canada. Assafuah questioned the whereabouts of the proceeds, the selection process for winners, and the refunds given to participants after the raffle was discontinued. The second raffle, known as the Ghana 2026 FIFA World Cup Raffle, was launched on March 18, 2026, under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the World Cup Fundraising Committee. Assafuah alleged that participants were required to pay GH¢10 per entry via a short code and online platform, and some winners were directed to submit passport details and other personal information via a foreign telephone number, raising concerns about data protection. Assafuah has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama and the Office of the Special Prosecutor to establish an independent commission of inquiry into the matter, arguing that a transparent and public investigation is necessary to restore Ghana's international reputation and ensure public confidence.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "World Cup raffle: Minority seeks audit over GH¢ contributions and match tickets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/world-cup-raffle-minority-seeks-audit-over-gh-contributions-and-match",
        "published": "2026-11-06T04:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "World Cup visa scandal: Minority declines Mahama’s invitation to probe committee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/world-cup-visa-scandal-minority-declines-mahamas-invitation-to-probe",
        "published": "2026-11-06T06:08:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}