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June 14, 2026
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Gov’t should have foreseen Partey’s visa challenge – Bosome Freho MP
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Key Points
- Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, criticized the handling of Thomas Partey’s travel arrangements.
- Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to miss Ghana’s match against Panama in Toronto after Canadian authorities reportedly declined his visa.
- The Ghanaian government has lodged a formal protest over the visa denial.
- MP Asafo-Adjei Ayeh argued officials should have anticipated potential visa issues given Partey's known international challenges.
- He expressed disappointment, warning Partey's absence could affect Ghana's chances and urged authorities to learn from the incident.
Why This Matters
This incident highlights potential diplomatic and logistical challenges for high-profile Ghanaian citizens representing the nation internationally. It raises questions about the efficiency of travel arrangements for national teams and could impact Ghana's standing in international sports and diplomacy. The government's formal protest underscores the significance of such impediments to national representation.
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