Chairman of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, Ernest Norgbey, has declared that he will not shield any individual found to have engaged in wrongdoing in connection with the controversy surrounding Ghana's 2026 World Cup travel arrangements. Speaking on Joy FM's Top Story, Mr. Norgbey emphasized that he would pursue anyone whose actions could damage the credibility of the government, regardless of their position or relationship with him.
Mr. Norgbey's comments come after the Minority in Parliament levelled allegations over the handling of World Cup-related visa and travel arrangements. The Minority called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Eddie Adams, and the Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) over their alleged involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scandal.
However, Mr. Norgbey stressed that the claims remain allegations and must be established through proper investigations. He expressed concern that the matter was being discussed extensively in the public domain while the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is conducting its own probe.
Mr. Norgbey urged politicians to allow the investigative authorities to work without political interference, warning that the issue could otherwise be reduced to political propaganda. He emphasized that if an individual has committed a crime, visa recipient, etc., and the investigative authorities are handling the matter, politicians should be taken away out of this matter.
The Chairman of Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee also stated that he was particularly concerned about the politicization of the issue. He warned that this could undermine the integrity of the investigations and the credibility of the government's response to the allegations.
On October 7, 2026, Mr. Norgbey made these statements on Joy FM's Top Story. His comments reflect the growing controversy surrounding Ghana's 2026 World Cup travel arrangements. The issue has sparked intense debate and raised questions about the government's handling of the situation.
Key issues in the controversy include allegations of impropriety in the handling of World Cup-related visa and travel arrangements. The Minority in Parliament has called for the dismissal and prosecution of two top officials over their alleged involvement in the scandal. The CID is conducting its own investigation into the matter.
Key points
- Ernest Norgbey will pursue anyone involved in wrongdoing related to Ghana's 2026 World Cup travel arrangements.
- The allegations against the Minister for Sports and Recreation and the Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority remain unsubstantiated.
- The CID is conducting an investigation into the World Cup visa scandal.
