{
  "id": 8222416,
  "title": "Minority demands suspension or dismissal of NSA boss over visa allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/minority-demands-suspension-or-dismissal-of-nsa-boss-over-visa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:08:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/minority-demands-suspension-or-dismissal-of-nsa-boss-over-visa-allegations/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority in Ghana's Parliament is calling for the dismissal or suspension of National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, amid allegations of irregularities linked to a visa-facilitation scheme for the 2026 World Cup. Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah revealed that Ampofo Ankrah and certain NSA staff have been interrogated by CID officers in connection with the alleged scheme. The Minority claims that approximately US$600,000 was collected through this arrangement, with some applicants paying up to US$8,000. Promotional materials for the visa service were reportedly displayed at NSA offices and stadium locations. The National Sports Authority denies authorizing any visa service or money collection, stating they will cooperate with any lawful investigation. However, the allegations have not been proven, and no charges have been filed against the NSA director-general. The Minority also questioned the continued presence in the United States of the Sports and Recreation Minister's driver and secretary, though these individuals have not been linked to any wrongdoing.",
  "summary": "By Kwame Bediako The Minority in Parliament is demanding that President John Dramani Mahama dismiss or suspend National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah while police investigate alleged irregularities linked to a 2026 World Cup visa-facilitation scheme. According to Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Ampofo Ankrah and some NSA staff have reportedly been questioned by […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority demands suspension or dismissal of NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah",
    "Allegations of visa-facilitation scheme linked to US$600,000 collected",
    "NSA denies authorizing visa service or money collection"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}