We paid GBC $3m for All African Games coverage – Mustapha Ussif

Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has disclosed that it paid $ 3 million to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for the 2024 All African Games.

The 13th All African Games was staged in Accra in March which saw several participating countries on the continent partake.

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Answering a question asked by Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George at the Public Accounts Committee on how much the ministry spent for the media coverage.

The Sports Minister responded by saying “Yes, GBC was the official broadcaster for the 13th All African Games, and I can confirm that full payment has been made to GBC. I can’t remember the exact amount but I know that it is in the excess of $3 million”

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The Committee will verify the authenticity of the minister’s statement when the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation appears before the house.