MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah
The Ranking Member of the Youth and Sports Committee of Parliament, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has alleged that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), through certain individuals at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, facilitated the travel of over 500 NDC supporters to the United Kingdom under the pretense of attending the ongoing Unity Cup in London to support the Black Stars.
According to him, credible sources have informed him that these supporters were charged significantly more than the official visa application fee—an act he strongly condemns.
Speaking on UTV on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Assafuah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, accused those involved of exploiting the visa applicants.
“Based on credible information I received about two days ago, it is clear that the NDC, through certain individuals at the Ministry of Sports and other party affiliates, is facilitating the acquisition of UK visas for NDC apparatchiks. These individuals were charged exorbitant fees—far above the standard rate. If I am called upon at any point, I am ready to provide proof. For instance, if you go to VSF and apply for a six-month UK visa, the fee is around £125, which is approximately GH₵2,000. But go and ask how much the agents who arranged the visas were charging each person,” he stated.
He added that the situation had become so commercialized that the British High Commission had to step in, announcing that future visa applications from similar groups would no longer be entertained.
500 NDC supporters have been sent to VFS for UK visas under the pretense of attending the ‘Unity Match’ – Vincent Ekow Assafuah alleges #UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/lkOUxILmkK
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 28, 2025
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