A cloud of controversy has surrounded the Ghana Olympic Committee’s (GOC) Amasaman sports facility project, with concerns raised over the misappropriation and misutilization of funds meant for the project.
The project, which received a $100,000 grant from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and the OlympAfrica Foundation, aimed to construct a modern sports facility on a 16.5-acre plot of land in Amasaman, Accra.
However, sources close to the project have raised concerns over the lack of transparency and accountability in the utilization of the funds. The sources alleged that the funds were not used for their intended purpose, with some questioning the quality of work done so far.
The GOC had announced that the project would include the construction of a basketball/volleyball court, a tennis court, a standard football field with running tracks, and a sports hall. However, the slow pace of work and the alleged misutilization of funds have raised concerns about the project’s viability.
The Ghanaian government is currently facing a severe economic crisis, with inflation rates exceeding 50%. The misappropriation and misutilization of funds meant for the project have therefore sparked outrage among Ghanaians, who are calling for accountability and transparency.
The GOC has been accused of lacking transparency in its financial dealings, with some calling for an independent audit of the organization’s finances. The controversy surrounding the Amasaman sports facility project has therefore raised questions about the GOC’s ability to manage funds and deliver on its promises.
As the project continues to stall, Ghanaians are left wondering if the Amasaman sports facility will ever become a reality. The controversy surrounding the project has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the management of sports funds in Ghana.
