Hot Video: Kofi Adams Debunks ‘World Cup Slot’ Claims, Warns Public Against Fraudsters
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has firmly dismissed widespread claims that individuals can secure access to the FIFA World Cup through so-called “slots,” describing the notion as false and misleading.
Speaking at the National Forum on Trafficking Through Sports, the minister addressed growing concerns about fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting Ghanaians eager to attend the global tournament.
Adams made it clear that no such allocation system exists, stressing that neither his office nor any government authority has the power to distribute guaranteed World Cup access.
“There is no such thing as slots. You heard it from those in charge of missions in the host countries,” he stated.
He further explained that some individuals have been impersonating officials and exploiting the situation for financial gain, using his name to deceive victims.
“There is no such guarantee that the Minister for Sports have been given some numbers of slots and all He does is to point who to give it to. I say it and I am not believed. Somebody will emerge somewhere and I say I am the Minister and they pay too much.”
The minister issued a strong caution to the public, urging vigilance and warning against engaging with anyone promising guaranteed World Cup opportunities in exchange for money.
“Let me use this platform to tell my fellow Ghanaians that there is no such things as World Cup Slots. We will do our best because as government we believe that the biggest platform for sports is the FIFA World Cup. We want Ghanaians, whether they have it or not, in different forms and at different structures to be supported through government initiative to partake in this mundial.”
He added that the government is committed to facilitating legitimate avenues for Ghanaians to experience the tournament, but emphasized that such efforts will be structured and transparent to prevent exploitation.
“But we will do it structurally such that at the end of the day it will be the win win situation not where people will allow themselves to be exploited.”
Adams’ remarks come amid increasing reports of scams linked to the upcoming World Cup, prompting calls for greater public awareness and stricter enforcement against fraudulent activities.
Source: Alex Kobina Stonne
