Ministry of Youth and Sports has dismissed allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, regarding the misuse of funds allocated for stadium renovations.
In a recent statement, the ministry urged the public to disregard such claims, reiterating that the funds had been properly used for the intended projects, including the rehabilitation of key sports facilities like the Accra Sports Stadium and Baba Yara Stadium.
The ministry emphasised its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in all renovation efforts.
“The Accra Sports Stadium has undergone three (3) phases of renovation works. Phase (I) contract was awarded in January 2018 at the contract sum of GH¢10,521,760.11 to Messrs Coupbay Construction Limited.
The renovation contract for Accra Sports Stadium was awarded in October 2018 at the contract sum of GH¢18,647,139.41 to Messrs Coupbay Construction Limited.
“Baba Yara Sports Stadium has undergone two (2) phases of renovation since the last major renovation in 2007.
Phase (I) of renovation work on Baba Yara Stadium was awarded in April 2020 at the contract sum of GH¢21,122,068.44 to Messrs Javkier Limited,” portions of the statement read.
It was further disclosed that “The Essipong Stadium was constructed in 2007 for the 2008 AFCON Tournament. However, similar to the Accra and Baba Yara Stadia, there has been no renovation work done since 2007.
The seaside climate also caused the metal works of the stadium to rust. Phase (I) renovation work was awarded on contract in April 2020 to Messrs CI Limited at the contract sum of GH¢17,969,447.10.”
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has urged the public to dismiss allegations made by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding the misappropriation of funds designated for stadium renovations.
The ministry emphasised that the funds have been properly allocated and used for projects, including key renovations at the Accra Sports Stadium and Baba Yara Stadium.
They assured that all financial resources were directed towards upgrading sports infrastructure, as outlined in previous reports.