World Cup Visa Scandal: Lawyer of Ampofo Ankrah speaks

Jerry Avernugbor, Lawyer for suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has insisted that his client has not received money from any individual in connection with the alleged 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scandal.

“What I’m saying here is, let it be known, my client has not received a penny from any individual,” Avernugbor stressed.

He said the police were actively investigating the matter and had been questioning his client over the past week. According to the lawyer, he and Mr Ampofo Ankrah had been attending interviews at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters.

Avernugbor maintained that his client had neither collected money from visa applicants nor participated in visa-related transactions.

He, however, acknowledged that the investigation must be allowed to establish the facts and determine whether any wrongdoing occurred.

“If my client is found guilty, the law will take its course, and the police are doing very, very well in this regard,” he said.