Some NPP members reached out because they thought they could score political points – Muftawu Nabila

In an Official Facebook Post on 11 October 2026, investigative journalist Muftawu Nabila revisited the World Cup visa fraud scandal he first broke on May 21, 2026, before the September 14 and 15 developments that caught national attention. His reflections were both personal and professional, addressing critics who have questioned his motives and accused him of political bias. His words — “some NPP members reached out because they thought they could score political points” — revealed the pressures and suspicions surrounding his work, while reaffirming his commitment to journalistic integrity.

Muftawu explained that since the scandal led to the suspension of Director‑General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, he has faced accusations of working with the NPP. He noted the irony that three years ago, Professor Twumasi’s team accused him of working with the NDC. For him, this pendulum swing of accusations only proves that his reporting unsettles both sides of the political divide. He admitted that some NPP members did reach out, but only because they thought they could exploit the revelations for political gain. His response to them was blunt: the narrative has become mundane, and it is time to “change the tune.”

He emphasized that the work of a journalist is not to have peace. If newsmakers themselves cannot have peace, then journalists should not expect it either. His guiding principle has always been to uphold standards regardless of who occupies an office. He recalled his professional relationship with Yaw Ampofo Ankrah between 2017 and 2019 at Kwesé, stressing that his reporting was never personal but driven by facts.

Muftawu detailed how nine of the 17 illegally recruited staff members he reported on earlier in February were central to the visa fraud scandal. He spoke to some of them directly, and they admitted receiving money from victims. He even engaged in a three‑hour conversation with one of the named recipients, ensuring that his reporting was balanced and informed. He underscored that he always reached out to accused persons before publishing, and when he could not, as in the case of the Ghana Tourism Authority, he made that clear.

The human cost of the scandal was not lost on him. He recounted the tragic story of a woman who paid $2,000 for a visa, never received it, and eventually died after falling ill. For Muftawu, such stories are the reason he cannot turn a blind eye when wrongdoing comes to his attention. He insisted that no matter whose ox is gored, he will continue to expose corruption and demand accountability.

At its core, his post was a defense of investigative journalism and a reminder of its role in protecting the public. By refusing to lower his standards, Muftawu reaffirmed his commitment to truth, transparency, and the voices of informants who trust him to bring hidden stories to light.

Source: Muftawu Nabila, Official Facebook Post, 11 October, 2026

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