The first six names and their corresponding identification numbers have been identified from the document being examined by Kpdonline.net as part of its ongoing checks into the list of media personnel linked to the controversy.

The names are:

1. Antwi-Otoo Timothy – N02936904
2. Winston Kofi Amoah – G5185961
3. Anyetei Philip Nii Nai – G4233096
4. Titi Regina – G3358459
5. Mawuli Innocent – G445299
6. Amoh Andrew Akwasi – G4077941

The identification of these six individuals adds to the ongoing examination of the document, which Kpdonline.net says indicates that the list covers more than the two media personnel previously mentioned by the Ministry.

Kpdonline.net is continuing its checks on the remaining names in the document to establish their professional affiliations and determine whether they work in traditional media, digital content creation, blogging or other areas of online content production.

Further details are expected as the checks continue.

Ghanaian media personality and disc jockey Andy Dosty has denied involvement in an alleged visa fraud scandal linked to the submission of media personnel names to the United States Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking in a phone interview on Asempa FM, Andy Dosty questioned how his name appeared on a list of 50 individuals reportedly submitted by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) as media personnel expected to participate in activities related to the tournament.

He maintained that he was not part of the World Cup delegation and had no dealings with the Ghana Tourism Authority or the National Sports Authority (NSA) regarding a visa for the competition.

The development follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament over the list submitted to the US Embassy. According to the Minority, only two of the 50 individuals were verified as professional media practitioners, while the remaining 48 allegedly lacked demonstrable professional media backgrounds.

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Vincent Asafuah, said the issue emerged after the US Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit conducted due diligence and verification on the names submitted by the GTA.

“Of the 50 names submitted, only two persons, Philip Narh and Andy Dosty, both associated with Multimedia, were identified as media practitioners,” Asafuah stated.

Andy Dosty expressed surprise at his inclusion on the list, explaining that he had not participated in the preparations for the World Cup delegation.

He suggested that his name might have been included because of his relationship with Nana Gyimah, the Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, whose company has also been mentioned in connection with the controversy.

According to the broadcaster, Gyimah had been his friend for approximately four years and was the person he usually contacted whenever he needed assistance with renewing his visa for international travel.

Andy Dosty said he contacted Gyimah around March 2026 to renew his visa, but the process was delayed because Gyimah was working on the NSA’s list and had put his request aside.

“Somewhere around March, I asked him to renew my visa, but he delayed because he was working on the NSA’s list, so he had put mine aside. I kept waiting, but he did not attend to it for me,” he explained.

He further disclosed that months later, while he was in London, Gyimah asked him to contact the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority because the authority was compiling a list.

The request prompted him to question how his name could have appeared on the World Cup media list when he had not been involved in the preparations or been part of the delegation.

“I was somewhere in London when he asked me to call the CEO of the GTA. I asked him what was happening, and he explained that they were putting a list together. I then asked how I could have ended up on that list because I was not part of what they were doing. I was not part of the World Cup delegation,” he said.

Andy Dosty denied that his visa application was connected to the tournament and challenged anyone who doubted his account to verify the circumstances surrounding the issuance of his US visa directly with the American Embassy.

“Anybody can go to the US Embassy and verify how I obtained my US visa. It had nothing to do with the World Cup, the GTA or Tribe,” he stated.

The Minority in Parliament has questioned the process used to compile and submit the list, raising concerns about the professional backgrounds of the individuals reportedly presented as media personnel for activities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Vincent Asafuah’s concerns centre on the reported findings of the US Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit, which allegedly identified only Andy Dosty and Philip Narh, both associated with Multimedia, as professional media practitioners among the 50 names submitted by the GTA.

KPDOnline.net has obtained a document containing a list of journalists, bloggers and digital content creators, raising questions about the Minority’s claim that only two media personalities were involved in the matter under discussion.

The document in the possession of KPDOnline.net contains 50 numbered entries, alongside passport-number fields for the individuals listed.

KPDOnline.net can confirm that the document contains more than two entries for media personalities, contrary to the figure cited by the Minority.

The document, which includes personal identification details, is in the possession of KPDOnline.net and forms part of information being examined in connection with the ongoing controversy.

The development raises questions about the basis of the Minority’s claim and the number of media personalities captured in the document.

KPDOnline.net will continue to follow the issue and provide further information as more details emerge.

Stay tuned to KPDOnline.net for more details.

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has denied allegations that it collected money from applicants in exchange for visas or visa opportunities for participants expected to take part in tourism promotion activities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a statement issued on Friday, October 9, 2026, the Authority said it did not collect payments from applicants for visas and insisted that its Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, neither solicited nor received money to secure visas for participants.

The clarification follows public commentary and allegations surrounding visa application arrangements connected to Ghana’s tourism promotion activities during the upcoming World Cup.

The GTA said it considered it necessary to explain the circumstances surrounding its involvement in the initiative and address what it described as misconceptions about the responsibilities of the institution and its Chief Executive Officer.

According to the Authority, the 2026 FIFA World Cup presented an opportunity to showcase Ghana’s tourism potential, culture, music, fashion, crafts and creative industries to international audiences.

The GTA explained that, as the statutory institution responsible for promoting Ghana as a tourism destination, it identified the global football tournament as an important platform for international tourism promotion.

It said the initiative was presented to and approved by the Board of the Authority before plans were made for the participation of various groups.

The programme was expected to involve cultural troupes, musicians, exhibitors, media practitioners, tourism industry representatives, GTA staff and heads of related agencies.

The Authority maintained that the initiative was intended to promote Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors to a global audience during the World Cup.

The Authority disclosed that it engaged the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to obtain guidance on visa application requirements and procedures for the identified participants.

It said its involvement was limited to identifying the relevant participating groups, facilitating appropriate institutional introductions and providing guidance on the application process.

The GTA stressed that it had no authority to issue visas, guarantee approvals or determine the outcome of individual applications.

According to the statement, those decisions rested exclusively with the respective diplomatic and immigration authorities.

The clarification seeks to distinguish the Authority’s role in facilitating the initiative from the official responsibilities of the institutions that process and approve visa applications

The GTA also explained the financial arrangements for the proposed participation, stating that it initially explored the possibility of obtaining private-sector sponsorship to support the groups involved.

However, it said the substantial financial requirements made the proposed sponsorship arrangement impracticable.

As a result, participants were informed that they would have to pay their own visa application fees, travel expenses and accommodation costs.

The Authority added that participating groups independently engaged travel agents to assist with transportation, accommodation and other travel arrangements.

It used the statement to reject allegations that it collected money from applicants in exchange for visas or opportunities to obtain visas.

“The Ghana Tourism Authority unequivocally denies collecting money from any applicant in return for visas or visa opportunities,” the statement said.

The Chief Executive Officer also categorically denied soliciting, receiving or authorising payments for the purpose of securing visas.

The Authority further addressed questions surrounding the participation of media-related professionals in the tourism promotion initiative.

It argued that modern tourism promotion extends beyond conventional journalists employed by traditional media organisations.

According to the GTA, bloggers, social media influencers, digital content creators, photographers, videographers and other communications professionals play recognised roles in destination marketing and international tourism promotion.

The Authority said the professional relevance of participants should therefore be assessed based on their intended functions and promotional responsibilities rather than solely on whether they fall within conventional journalism classifications.

The explanation suggests that the programme’s media component was intended to incorporate different forms of digital communication and content creation capable of promoting Ghana to international audiences.

The GTA Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, also defended her involvement in the initiative, stating that she acted in the discharge of her official responsibilities and in furtherance of the Authority’s tourism promotion mandate.

She firmly denied any personal involvement in the sale of visas or the collection of money from applicants in exchange for visa opportunities.

The statement said the circumstances surrounding the programme should be assessed using verified facts, institutional records and a clear understanding of the respective responsibilities of the parties involved.

It added that the Authority recognises the importance of public accountability and remains committed to protecting the integrity of its institutional mandate.

The Authority concluded by reaffirming its commitment to promoting Ghana’s tourism and creative industries while maintaining public confidence in its operations.

It said it would continue to uphold transparency, responsible administration and the national interest.

The statement was issued by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority on October 9, 2026, as the institution sought to clarify its role in the arrangements for tourism promotion activities associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Old Tafo Member of Parliament and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has raised fresh questions over the list of media personnel reportedly submitted as part of Ghana’s arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Assafuah alleged that the United States and Canadian embassies had agreed to facilitate arrangements for about 50 media personnel, but claimed that his investigations found only two people on the list whom he identified as genuine media practitioners.

He named broadcaster Andy Dosty and Philip Narh as the two people he said were identified as genuine media personnel.

According to the Old Tafo MP, the findings raised questions about the identities and status of the remaining people who were included in the list.

Assafuah further alleged that some individuals connected to the arrangements were paid thousands of dollars, with figures ranging between US$9,000 and US$10,000.

He claimed that he had evidence relating to some of the alleged payments and activities of people who travelled under the arrangements.

The MP said the matter was particularly concerning because, in his view, Ghanaian public institutions should not be used to present people who are not employees of those institutions as though they were official staff or representatives.

He said such practices could damage Ghana’s reputation when Ghanaian officials engage foreign diplomatic missions.

Assafuah argued that the issue should not be reduced to the role of a private travel or event organisation, insisting that attention must be placed on how public institutions participated in the process.

He also questioned attempts to shift attention towards TRIBE, arguing that if people who were not staff of the **National Sports Authority (NSA)** or other public institutions were presented as such, responsibility should be investigated within the institutions that provided the information.

The MP’s comments form part of broader concerns he and the Minority in Parliament have raised about Ghana’s World Cup visa arrangements involving the NSA, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Ministry of Sports and Recreation and TRIBE Culture Fest.

The Minority has alleged that some individuals were presented to foreign missions under institutional identities that they did not actually hold. These allegations remain subject to investigation and responses from the institutions involved.

Assafuah also linked the matter to the removal of former NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, arguing that the decision should not end investigations into the broader arrangements.

He said the Minority would continue to pursue the matter to establish what happened and ensure that the Ghanaian public receives answers.