Ankrah’s lawyer denies collecting money for World Cup visas
Lawyer Jerry Avenorgbor has denied allegations that his client, former NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, was involved in a scheme to collect money for World Cup visa assistance. The case is currently under investigation by Ghana's economic crimes unit following claims that over $600,000 was illicitly collected from prospective travelers.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential corruption within sports administration and the exploitation of citizens seeking international travel opportunities.
--> In Ghana, Jerry Avenorgbor, the lawyer for former National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, denied his client’s involvement in an alleged scheme to collect money for assistance with visas and travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MyJoyOnline reports .
According to Avenorgbor, Ankrah did not collect money from prospective travelers and was not involved in visa processing. Speaking on Accra-based Channel One on October 1, the lawyer said that his client was not personally present during the operations of collecting and receiving funds.
The lawyer called the allegations false and intended to damage Ankrah’s reputation. He added that the investigation should establish the circumstances of the case.
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