Minority accuses gov’t of secret World Cup travel slots for NDC loyalists
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of secretly facilitating the sponsorship of supporters to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite earlier assurances by President John Dramani Mahama that state funds would not be used to finance fans’ travel to the tournament.
The Minority claims that recent actions by officials within government and members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) contradict the President’s public stance on the issue.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, June 9, Deputy Minority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu alleged that NDC Members of Parliament have each been given two slots for prospective World Cup travellers.
He further claimed that District Chief Executives (DCEs) have been instructed to allocate three slots per constituency.
According to him, if the government is truly not sponsoring supporters, then such allocations raise serious questions about fairness, accountability, and transparency in the selection process.
He questioned why there appeared to be a disconnect between the President’s position and actions being taken by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, alleging inconsistencies in implementation.
He also argued that the alleged distribution of travel slots risks damaging Ghana’s international image, citing difficulties in visa approvals and suggesting that improper screening processes could be contributing to the problem.
Mr. Iddrisu maintained that the arrangement, if true, undermines the government’s official position and creates the impression that opportunities to attend the tournament are being shared along partisan lines.
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