Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has confirmed that his ministry has paid $3 million to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for its coverage of the 2024 All African Games held in Accra four months ago.
The minister made this disclosure in response to a query from the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel George, during the Public Accounts Committee meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024. Sam George had asked for clarification on the state of payment to GBC for the event’s coverage.
“You had an arrangement with GBC to cover the All African Games. Can you share with this committee how much that coverage cost, and whether payment has been made?” Sam George inquired.
In response, Minister Ussif confirmed, “Yes, GBC was the official broadcaster for the 13th All African Games, and I can confirm that full payment has been made to GBC. While I can’t recall the exact amount, I know it exceeds $3 million.”
For clarity, Sam George reiterated, “You paid GBC in excess of $3 million for coverage of the All African Games?” to which the minister responded affirmatively.
Sam George explained that his question was based on concerns that “most of the technicians who worked on the All African Games have still not been paid. We wanted to confirm if you have paid GBC and how much has been paid.”
He further stated that the Public Accounts Committee would follow up with GBC to address why the technicians involved in the event have not yet received their payments.
