The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and Ministry of Youth and Sports Brouhaha is brewing as the Ministry clarifies the $3.6 million payment for the coverage of the 2023 African Games as Ghanaians go haywire including popular Vlogger, Wode Maya.
This explanation comes in response to public inquiries and concerns regarding the allocation of funds that has sparked fury and controversy and with conversation on corruption in Ghana.
Popular Vlogger and Ghanaian influencer Wode Maya took to his social media handle X, to vent his displeasure in the news remarking that such amounts could significantly do more than just what the Minister revealed was used for.
I’m sorry but wtf????????$3M???Oh how????for a coverage???😭😭Let me just go to bed but the saddest thing people still defend sh*t like this! https://t.co/r8wBZNmAP7
— Wode Maya ® (@wode_maya) August 20, 2024
Just Subtract $105,000 from $3,000,000 then convert it to Ghana cedis!Now subtract the amount of money they pay you to defend them & let me know the remaining balance…..siaaaaaaaaaaa! https://t.co/fW5hLgPNEn
— Wode Maya ® (@wode_maya) August 20, 2024
A Country Called Ghana Ruled by…………….! pic.twitter.com/pA9D5VeR9W
— Wode Maya ® (@wode_maya) August 20, 2024
Background: GBC and Ministry of Youth and Sports $3.6 Million Coverage of 2023 African Games
The revelation came to light during an interrogation by Mr. Samuel George where the Minister claimed the whooping amount was paid to the GBC but such amount was quickly debunked by the Corporation.
Photo of Sam George during the PAC and head of the GBC
According to the Ministry, out of the total amount, $2.5 million was paid directly to GBC. This payment was intended to cover the primary broadcasting responsibilities of the state-owned corporation during the games. The Ministry emphasized that GBC was entrusted with the bulk of the coverage to ensure that the event was broadcasted effectively across the nation.
In addition to the direct payment to GBC, the Ministry disclosed that $1 million of the total amount was allocated to third parties. This portion of the funds was used to outsource various services necessary for the successful broadcasting of the games. The Ministry highlighted that these outsourcing efforts were crucial to supplement GBC’s capabilities and to meet the comprehensive requirements of covering an event of such magnitude.
This clarification from the Ministry aims to address the public’s concerns and provide transparency regarding the financial dealings related to the coverage of the 2023 African Games. The Ministry reassured the public that all funds were allocated appropriately to ensure high-quality coverage of the event
Statement from the Ministry: GBC and Ministry of Youth and Sports $3.6 Million Brouhaha
Statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports
