Norway Marathon: My signature was forged – National Paralympic Committee President

Ghana Paralympic Team Denies Allegations of Illegally Sending Athletes to Norway

There is a tension in Ghana over allegations that a group of para-athletes representing the country at the Bergren Marathon in Norway has been involved in illegal activities of which  the President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghana, Samson Deen, has come out to deny any involvement or knowledge of the alleged Ghanaian team members.

According to a letter dated July 3 from the Ministry of National Security, a para-athlete, Nana Antwi, was allegedly apprehended by Norwegian security officials.

However, Samson Deen has categorically denied any knowledge of the individuals mentioned in the letter.

In a statement, Deen said: “We want to make things clear that the Ghana Paralympic Team has not applied for a visa, never has anybody, never has the NPC-Ghana, never have I signed any letter for and on behalf of the Ghana Paralympic Team and never have we or any of our assigns or officers of the Ghana Paralympic Team or the NPC-Ghana have applied for a visa at the Norwegian Embassy. What you have seen in the media is a forged letter.”

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He also appealed to the people of Ghana: “I want to appeal to the people of Ghana that the pictures, the stories that are going viral have nothing to do with any member or anyone they see in the picture, none of them are involved, or have or are associated with these people.

The letters that were sent with my signature on them were forged.”

Deen expressed disappointment and frustration at the situation, saying: “We are extremely disappointed and frustrated by this development. As an organization, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and respectability in international competitions.

We want to assure our athletes, sponsors, and stakeholders that we are taking steps to investigate this matter and get to the bottom of it.”

The development has raised questions about the credibility and transparency of those involved in organizing Ghana’s participation in international events.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and other stakeholders are expected to provide clarity on the matter.

As investigations continue, one thing is clear: Samson Deen and the Ghana Paralympic Committee have denied any involvement in sending athletes to Norway without proper clearance.

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