Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on the government to urgently address the worsening condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
The facility, which has been deemed unfit to host matches, has already disrupted domestic football activities. The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has been forced to seek an alternative venue for the 2025 Top Four tournament due to the stadium’s current state.
In an interview, the Old Tafo MP revealed he had personally raised the issue with the Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, during a recent meeting.
“I spoke to the Sports Minister this past weekend during our last meeting. I personally raised the matter with him and encouraged him to act on it as soon as possible,” he told Akoma FM.
Despite his concerns, the MP acknowledged the financial challenges facing the ministry, noting that the government’s 2025 budget lacks allocations for capital expenditure.
“I pity the Sports Minister because the government’s budget presented in Parliament has no allocation for capital expenditure, and even the provision for goods and services is woefully inadequate. In such circumstances, there’s very little Kofi Adams can do. This issue is bigger than the Minister for Sports,” he said.
Assafuah stressed the symbolic and strategic value of the Baba Yara Stadium, particularly for Kumasi and the wider football community, as Asante Kotoko gears up for continental competition.
“That is why I am praying that the government, led by President John Mahama, will recognise the importance of Ghana’s image and integrity, and take swift action to renovate the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The people of Kumasi, who are passionate about Asante Kotoko, deserve to watch their team play in Africa right here at home,” the MP added.
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