Sports Minister is Lying, I received $105K not $3M - GCB Director

In a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session, the Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, was invited for questioning regarding the financial allocation for the coverage of the All African Games by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). During the meeting, Sam George, a Member of Parliament, posed critical questions about the funds allocated to GBC, which served as the mother broadcaster for the event. 

When asked about the amount given to GBC, the Sports Minister responded that he couldn't recall the exact figure but suggested it was in the region of $3 million, hinting that the amount could even exceed this figure.

However, the story took an intriguing turn when the Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, was interviewed later in the day. He disclosed that GBC had only received $105,000 for the coverage of the All African Games, a figure far lower than what the Sports Minister had indicated.

Video 1: SAM GEORGE QUESTIONS

When pressed further on whether there was any proof to support this amount, Professor Alhassan confidently stated, "Monies are not paid in bags; they are paid through the banks." His statement emphasized the transparent and traceable nature of the transactions, which could be easily verified through banking records.

The stark difference between the $3 million mentioned by the Sports Minister and the $105,000 confirmed by the GBC Director General has left many Ghanaians puzzled and concerned. The discrepancy of over $2.7 million has sparked widespread debate and raised serious questions about the whereabouts of the remaining funds.

Video 2: GBC Boss Response

Citizens are now calling for greater transparency and accountability from the Ministry of Sports and the relevant stakeholders involved in the allocation and disbursement of funds. The significant gap between the figures raises concerns about possible mismanagement or misappropriation of public resources, an issue that has plagued various sectors in Ghana.

As Ghanaians continue to demand answers, the situation highlights the importance of transparency and proper oversight in the management of public funds. The Public Accounts Committee, with the critical input from members like Sam George, may need to delve deeper into this issue to uncover the truth and ensure that such discrepancies do not undermine public trust in governmental institutions.

This case also serves as a reminder of the crucial role that public accountability plays in governance, and the need for all involved parties to provide clear and accurate information to avoid misinformation and foster public confidence in state institutions.