EOCO needs to pick up all the guys involved including Kofi Adams – Cecil Kwabena

In an Official Facebook Post on 12 October 2026, public commentator Cecil Kwabena called for direct law enforcement intervention in the unfolding $623,000 World Cup visa scandal. Sharing a video clip from a televised interview featuring Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams, Kwabena demanded that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) arrest all key figures implicated in the controversy, regardless of their political standing.

Kwabena wrote: “Look, EOCO needs to pick up all the guys involved including Kofi Adams.” The declaration was sharp and decisive, dismissing the Minister’s public defense during his appearance on TV3’s Hot Issues and insisting that investigative bodies must move beyond media explanations toward swift legal accountability.

The post comes against the backdrop of an escalating national scandal regarding alleged visa racketeering, fraudulent facilitation letters, and unauthorized financial collections tied to Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the broadcast, Minister Adams sought to distance the Ministry of Sports from wrongdoing, asserting that sub-agencies such as the National Sports Authority (NSA) acted independently without informing the ministry of specific visa arrangements. However, Kwabena’s reaction reflected growing skepticism toward official disclaimers.

Observers note that Kwabena’s demand underscores a widespread public demand for institutional accountability rather than political self-policing. In high-profile state scandals, public confidence relies on independent law enforcement agencies like EOCO conducting impartial, unhindered investigations that hold top government officials accountable alongside administrative subordinates.

At its core, the post highlights the belief that administrative headers cannot evade institutional responsibility when sub-agencies under their supervision engage in financial or protocol irregularities. Kwabena’s insistence on EOCO’s involvement reflects a insistence that zero-tolerance standards must apply equally to cabinet ministers and agency heads alike.

The post has sparked active discussion online. Supporters endorsed Kwabena’s call, arguing that formal arrests and independent forensic inquiries by EOCO are necessary to restore public trust and establish the full truth behind the visa scandal. Conversely, defenders of the Minister maintained that Adams answered questions transparently during his media appearances and that due process must prevail before pointing fingers or making hasty arrests. Regardless of perspective, the post intensified the ongoing debate surrounding state accountability, executive oversight, and law enforcement in Ghana.

Source: Cecil Kwabena, Official Facebook Post, 12 October 2026