The Government of Ghana has stated that it would probe the deportation of some Ghanaians from Australia who claimed to be journalists for the commonwealth games.
At least 50 Ghanaians who were in Australia for the upcoming Commonwealth games which starts Wednesday April 4 are being deported.
According to Australian authorities, they are not convinced by their reasons for travelling to the country although those affected claim to be Journalists.
Even though those deported had genuine visas, many didn’t carry equipment like recorders and recommended mobile phones for coverage.
Speaking to Starr News, Deputy Sports Minister Pious Enam Hadidze said Australian authorities are not sure the Ghanaians will return after the games.
“The explanation is that a grant of visa or entry permit is not automatic and that at the point of entry, the Australian authorities do some further investigations and so based on those investigations some of the officials are not convinced that some of the Ghanaians who purport to go and cover the commonwealth games intend to return to Ghana after the games.”
Mr. Hadidze added that government did not facilitate the travel arrangements of the Ghanaians who are being deported.
Source: starrfmonline.com
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Da ben koraa we go stop CORRUPTION. Small Commonwealth Games somebody has thought of making windfall from it. GOD don punish you people now. All the Sports Council officials involved should be brought to book NO MATTER THEIR STATUS. akronfuo, kwohwefuo, manbofuo. mo samiaaa ene mo tosi lasipe. What kind of non sense koraa is this. And they won't even use the money wisely ooo. Buying flats and cars for girlfriends whiles their wives and children hala big time.
the number of athletes Ghana sent is not up to 50 yet there are at least 50 Ghana journalists. SMH
Yes before probing could the sports ministry tell Ghanaians how many sports men and women did it send and which disciplines they were to compete? Hhhmm Sport Ministry connections noooooo!!!!!!!
As far as we remain 'Ghanaians' this will continue no matter who is in power. I do not know whether these guys were helped by some people in government to acquire visas to travel, but I feel so.
For Gods sake let's develop our country so all these ***barred word*** will Stop. Politician's make Ghana a habitable place for all to feel dignified living in Ghana
BLACKMAN WITH BLACKBRAINS ; how can you cover the games as a journalist without journalistic equipment; USUAL SPORTS COUNCIL CONECTIONS
Heads MUST ROLL to stop this nonnssense.
Hmm. How many athletes did Ghana send?