Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu says government has a responsibility to ensure the smooth processing of visas for Ghanaians traveling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP stated that government is committed to ensuring as many supporters as possible can attend the tournament, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Kwakye Ofosu’s remarks follow Ghana’s qualification for the World Cup and recent meetings between the Foreign Affairs Ministry and officials from the US Embassy and the Canadian High Commission.
The discussions, held earlier in October, brought together the Ministry of Sports, the Ghana Football Association, and senior Foreign Affairs officials to plan coordinated visa arrangements.
“As a government, we have a duty to at all times look out for the interests of the people of Ghana. The Foreign Ministry has acted proactively by engaging the necessary authorities in the host countries to ensure the visa process for Ghanaians is smooth,” he told Joy Sports.
He added that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s engagement with the embassies had been productive and yielded encouraging feedback.
“My engagement with the Foreign Minister indicates that it went well and that he is happy about the progress made,” he said.
Ablakwa confirmed on social media that a similar meeting would be held with Mexican officials to finalise Ghana’s comprehensive visa facilitation plan for fans.
Source: MyJoyOnline
