Ghana's president, John Dramani Mahama, has dismissed Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the director-general of the National Sports Authority (NSA), following allegations of a World Cup visa scheme. The decision comes as the NSA chief faces a police investigation into potential financial misconduct.
Sources indicate that the probe centers on claims that Ankrah collected $600,000 through an alleged scheme related to World Cup visas. The investigation reportedly includes a review of his Facebook activity, which has drawn public scrutiny. Mahama's action follows the dissolution of the NSA's board, signaling a broader restructuring of the organization.
Ankrah was removed from his position less than a month after Mahama dissolved the NSA's board, a move that has raised questions about the administration's approach to sports governance. The police investigation into the visa scheme is ongoing, with officials emphasizing the need for transparency in the management of Ghana's sporting infrastructure. The case highlights growing concerns over corruption within the country's sports authorities.
