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Government releases over GHS 76 million for the Black Stars World Cup campaign.
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Government has revealed that through the Ministry of Finance, it has authorised the release of Seventy-Six Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Nineteen Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GH₵ 76,466,919.20) to support the Senior National Football Team, the Black Stars.
This financial commitment is divided into two key disbursements to ensure the team’s successful participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently ongoing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Advance for World Cup Preparations and Group Stages.
Government released Fifty-Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS 58,929,500.00), which is the cedi equivalent of US $5,000,000.00, as an advance payment to facilitate preparations and cover the costs associated with the team’s participation in the group stages of the World Cup.
According to the statement, this proactive funding underscores the government’s commitment to providing the team with the resources it needs to compete at the highest level and make the nation proud on the global stage.
Settlement of Outstanding
Qualification Bonuses.
Additionally, the government further noted that it has released Seventeen Million, Five Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Nineteen Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GHS 17,537,419.20), the cedi equivalent of US $1,488,000.00, for the settlement of outstanding bonuses owed to the team.
These payments are in fulfilment of the performance-based agreement established during the qualifying series. Under that arrangement, the team received 50% of their bonus during the qualifiers, with the remaining 50% contingent on successful qualification for the tournament.
Government added that they remain steadfast in its support for the Black Stars and the development of sports in the country.
“We believe this timely release of funds will provide the stability and motivation needed for the technical team and players to focus on their core mandate: delivering success for the people of Ghana,” it added.
“We call on all Ghanaians to continue to offer their unwavering support to the Black Stars as they embark on this prestigious journey to the World Cup,” it concluded.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
