Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Norgbey
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Ernest Norgbey, has expressed disappointment in the government over the GH¢65 million allocated to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
He stated that the amount allocated would not be sufficient to meet the financial needs of the sporting sector, given the wide range of disciplines it encompasses.
The Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman constituency lamented that lesser-known sports would struggle to access funding, especially considering the significant financial investment often directed toward the Black Stars.
“As the chairman of the committee, what I’m not happy with is the GH¢65 million allocated to the Sports Ministry as a whole. While the funds allocated to the Black Stars, the national under-20 and under-23 teams, and the lesser-known sports are important, my concern is the total amount given to the Ministry, which is woefully inadequate,” he said during an interview with GHOne TV.
Norgbey further urged the government to prioritise sports, emphasising its role as a unifying force in the country despite ongoing economic challenges.
“I believe that sports bring us together; it unites us. Regardless of the situation, we need to allocate a substantial budget to that Ministry to keep it functioning. In fact, if the Black Stars and national teams keep winning, even if the economy is struggling, we will still find joy in having something to hold onto,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, is yet to disclose the budget for the Black Stars’ upcoming games against Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as directed by President John Dramani Mahama.
Watch Norgbey’s comment below:
I’m not happy with the budget allocated to the Sports Ministry. It’s woefully inadequate… – Hon. Ernest Norgbey (Chairman of Youth and Sports Committee)#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork#GHOneTV #EIBSports pic.twitter.com/vvEot91RRt
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) April 18, 2025
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