National Security to Takeover Investigations into Deported ‘Journalists’ Case

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah has stated that the case involving the over 50 Ghanaians facing deportation in Australia for posing as journalists has been referred to the National Security for investigation.

According to a statement signed by the Minister, “the Ministry has officially requested the National Security to thoroughly investigate circumstances leading to the acquisition of visas by underserving persons who are in no way connected with the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia.”

The Deputy Sports Minister, Mr. Pius Enam Hadzide had revealed that the Ministry had begun investigating the matter on Thursday.

Below is the full statement:

MALPRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH GHANA’S PREPARATION IN THE 21ST COMMONWEALTH GAMES

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS REFERS MATTER TO NATIONAL SECURITY

The Ministry has officially requested the National Security to thoroughly investigate circumstances leading to the acquisition of visas by underserving persons who are in no way connected with the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia.

This follows some inappropriate actions by some individuals which have led to some Ghanaians being denied the necessary courtesies when travelling to Australia in connection with the Commonwealth Games.

The Ministry believes the National Security has the capacity to unravel the truth surrounding the unpleasant situation Ghana finds herself among the comity of sporting nations.

—Signed—

HON. ISAAC KWAME ASIAMAH

MINISTER

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