Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif announced that his department has paid $3 million to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).
According to the minister, this amount fully covers the cost of broadcasting the 2024 All African Games, which took place in Accra four months ago.
The Minister’s statement was in response to a question posed by Samuel George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, regarding the payment status to the state broadcaster. The exchange occurred when the Minister appeared before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, August 19, 2024.
“You had an arrangement with GBC to cover the All-African Games. Can you share with this committee how much that coverage was for and whether payment has been made for same?” Sam George asked.
In response, Mr. Mustapha 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. I can’t remember the exact amount, but I know it is more than $3 million.”
To clarify, Mr. George further inquired, “You paid GBC over $3 million for coverage of the All African Games…?” to which the Minister responded, “Yes.”
Sam George explained that his question was based on reports: “Most of the technicians that worked on the All African Games have still not been paid. So we wanted to ascertain if you have paid and how much has been paid.”
He added that the Public Accounts Committee would address the issue with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation during their next appearance before the committee, questioning why the technicians who worked for them have not yet been paid.
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