Sports
$3 Million Saga: Minister of Sports replies GBC
The Minister of Sports, Mustapha Ussif has responded to Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) over payment of about $3 Million for Media coverage of the 13th African Games.
In a statement the Ministry detailed when all contractual obligations to GBC were made, refuting an earlier remarks by the Director General of the state broadcaster attempting to cast a slight on the Ministry.
“We refer to the Public Accounts Commitlee sitling on Monday August, 19, 2024, where the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif led the National Sports Authority and the National Youth Authority, two agencies
under Ihe Ministry to respond to issues raised by the Auditor General,” the statement signed by the Minister pointed out.
He noted that at the siting, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Constituency, Samuel Nartey George, asked a public interest question regarding the payment to Ghana Broadcasting Corporalion( GBC) for their production and broadcasting services rendered at the 13th African Games to which, the
Minister responded that GBC was paid in excess of $ 3 Million.
“The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to comments made by the Director General of GBC stating that they did not receive the said amount,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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