The Minority in Parliament is demanding a detailed account of expenditure related to Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following government’s disclosure that GH¢58.9 million was spent to meet the country’s financial obligations for the tournament.
The Minority is also seeking clarification on the use of approximately GH¢115 million reportedly raised through a fundraising campaign to support the Black Stars’ participation in the competition.
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, said the Minority is calling for a comprehensive reconciliation of all funds mobilised for the national team, including contributions from private individuals and corporate organisations.
According to Mr Assafuah, the breakdown should indicate the amounts received, dates of payments, accounts into which the funds were deposited, the individuals or institutions that received them, how the money was spent and any balance remaining after the tournament.
“These contributions cannot simply disappear into a general pool without accountability,” he said, arguing that individuals and organisations that financially supported the Black Stars have a legitimate interest in knowing how their contributions were used.
“If private individuals and corporate Ghana supported the national team with millions of cedis and dollars, Ghanaians have a legitimate interest in knowing how those resources were used,” Mr Assafuah added.
The demand follows an earlier disclosure by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, on government’s expenditure for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
