We are probing Norway scandal but I can’t be held responsible – Mustapha Ussif

Ghana's Ministry of Youth and Sports has begun an investigation into the disappearance of a group of suspected Ghanaian Para-athletes who failed to show up for the Fjordkraft Bergen Marathon in Norway.

The incident came to light when the group, who were supposed to represent Ghana at the Bergen Marathon in Oslo, Norway, in April, fled.

Tragically, one of the athletes died, while another was captured by Norwegian authorities while attempting to flee to Sweden. 

The Ministry of Sports has strongly criticized the incident and denied any involvement with the purported gang, which includes Ghana's National Paralympic Committee President, Samson Deen.

During a news event on Wednesday, July 24, Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif announced that an inquiry into the matter had begun, warning of serious disciplinary punishment against those found responsible.

Mustapha Yussif added that he could not take responsibility for the scandal and instead blamed the Norwegian authorities for failing to act prudently.

“The Norwegian authority which issued the Visas to the Athletes didn’t see it prudent to even verify from the ministry to see whether these are genuine athletes or not so to your question whether I take responsibility, I’m sorry I can’t " he stated.

Source : Florence Kyei/Lead News Online