After stating that the minority in Ghana’s Parliament will summon Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif to answer questions over an escalation in the operational expenses of the African Games, Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the minority group will also pursue President Akufo-Addo over the issue. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
He said this in an interview with Citi FM after revealing a $48 million jump in operational expenses for the 13th African Games.
The upcoming multi-sport competition runs from March 8 to March 23 in Accra with the tournament also serving as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in seven disciplines.
“We will also be pursuing the President. So far as he is at the centre, he is chairing meetings and he is the one undermining parliament and engaging in this cost escalations, the President will also be made to account for these very conscionable actions.”
The newly built Borteman Sports Complex and renovated University of Ghana Stadium will serve as the main centres for the 2023 Africa Games.
