Mandel Accuses Parliament Minority of Ignoring Visa Scam Victims
Special Aide Wonder Sitsofe Mandel criticized the Parliament Minority for not prioritizing Ghanaians who lost money in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scheme
In Brief
- •Special Aide Wonder Sitsofe Mandel criticized the Parliament Minority for not prioritizing Ghanaians who lost money in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scheme
- •Allegations involve payments through arrangements with TribeCulture Fest, the Ghana Tourism Authority and the National Sports Authority, yet visas were not secured
- •The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies complicity and calls for accountability, while the Minority has demanded suspension of Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams
- •Ghana Police CID has begun investigation and has invited TribeCulture Fest CEO Nana Boateng Gyimah for interrogation
Why It Matters
The visa scandal threatens Ghana’s reputation ahead of the 2026 World Cup and exposes potential financial losses for citizens who paid for visa facilitation. Political fallout could impact the country’s participation and raise questions about the integrity of public institutions involved in the event’s logistics.
Key Details
- Visa Scheme Allegations
- Payments made but visas not secured
- Investigation Body
- CID of Ghana Police Service
- Key Parties
- TribeCulture Fest, GTA, NSA
- Minister Under Scrutiny
- Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams
- Special Aide
- Wonder Sitsofe Mandel
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