The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Ben Nunoo-Mensah, has expressed shock at claims by his Third Vice President, Mohammed Mahadi, that it has become difficult to work at the GOC. However, Mahadi’s assertions are not unfounded, given the GOC’s history of maladministration and mismanagement allegations.
Nunoo-Mensah’s dismissal of Mahadi’s comments as “unfortunate” and his suggestion that Mahadi was “not in Ghana when we were working” to achieve the GOC’s goals, only serves to highlight the President’s own disconnect from the reality on the ground.
The fact remains that the GOC has been plagued by mismanagement, which has led to a lack of transparency and accountability. The organization’s finances have been shrouded in secrecy, and there have been allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.
Mahadi’s reluctance to disclose the GOC’s achievements since taking office is understandable, given the lack of tangible results. The GOC’s failure to develop a comprehensive plan to support Ghanaian athletes and sports development has been a major concern.
While Nunoo-Mensah touts the Bronze Medal won by Ghana at the Olympic Games as a remarkable achievement, it is essential to acknowledge that this success is an exception rather than the rule. The GOC’s overall performance has been underwhelming, and Mahadi’s comments are a testament to the frustration and disillusionment felt by many within the organization.
Ultimately, Nunoo-Mensah’s attempts to deflect criticism and shift the blame onto Mahadi only serve to underscore the need for a thorough investigation into the GOC’s activities. It is time for the GOC to be held accountable for its actions, and for a new era of transparency and accountability to begin.
