Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has dismissed claims that the government has allocated World Cup travel slots to National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs and party supporters, insisting that those making the allegations must provide evidence to support them.

His comments come amid a growing political debate over accusations by the Minority that the government is secretly facilitating travel arrangements for supporters to attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

The controversy was sparked by claims from Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, who alleged that NDC MPs and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) had been allocated slots to enable supporters to travel to the tournament, despite earlier assurances that public funds would not be used to sponsor fans.

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, questioned Mr. Agbana’s dismissal of the allegations.

“He can come and look Ghanaians in the face and say the MPs had no consideration for this World Cup, and that we should believe him? They should continue. If they haven’t learned the ropes of governance, they should continue. There’s too much dishonesty in our politics, and it’s not too good,” Adjei-Mensah Korsah said.

Responding to the accusations, Mr. Agbana said he had not received any slot for the World Cup and challenged his critics to publicly identify any MP who had benefited from such an arrangement.

“I have asked for proof. I am a Member of Parliament, and I have not been given a slot for even one person to be taken to the World Cup,” he stated.

The Ketu North MP further urged those making the allegations to provide names and verifiable evidence instead of relying on speculation.

“You’re on the radio. Tell us. Mention names. You should be able to provide a source,” he challenged.

Mr. Agbana maintained that claims of preferential allocations cannot be accepted without proof, arguing that public officials must be held to a standard of accuracy when making allegations.

The exchange is the latest development in the ongoing dispute over Ghana’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup, with the Minority demanding greater transparency over travel arrangements, ticket allocations, and support for fans expected to attend the tournament.