Shamima Muslim Drops Warning on Sports Minister

According to a report by TV3Gh, on Thursday October 8, 2026, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has indicated that the Minister of Sports and Recreation could be asked to step aside if ongoing investigations into the alleged 2026 World Cup scandal establish that he bears responsibility for any wrongdoing.

Her comments come amid growing public attention surrounding issues linked to Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and questions being raised over the management of matters associated with the tournament.

Speaking on the development, Shamima Muslim stressed that the government would allow the investigative process to take its course before taking any definitive action against individuals whose conduct may come under scrutiny.

According to her, the administration would not shield any official who is found to have played a role in wrongdoing.

She explained that should the investigations establish that the Sports Minister is culpable, he would be expected to step aside to allow the appropriate processes to proceed.

“According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim, the Sports Minister will be asked to step aside if investigations into the 2026 World Cup scandal establish that he is culpable,” she stated.

The position reflects the government’s apparent commitment to relying on the findings of the investigation rather than making conclusions before the process is completed.

The controversy has generated considerable interest among football stakeholders and members of the public, particularly as Ghana prepares for the global football tournament.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged scandal have prompted calls for accountability and greater transparency in the management of issues relating to the national team’s World Cup campaign.

Shamima Muslim’s comments are therefore likely to intensify attention on the ongoing investigation, with the eventual findings expected to determine whether any government official or other individual bears responsibility.

For now, the Sports Minister remains in office, with any decision regarding his position dependent on the outcome of the investigations. The government has yet to announce any immediate removal or suspension of the minister.

The development underscores the importance of the investigative process in determining the facts surrounding the controversy and establishing whether any official misconduct occurred.

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