The Ghana National Sports Authority has been entangled in an alleged corruption scandal and it just got worse.
During an appearance by some executives from the National Sports Authority at the Public Accounts Committee by parliament, it was revealed that the NSA is unable to account for monies generated from renting National Stadia for non-sporting activities.
Some of the non-sporting activities included Stonebwoy's Bhim Nation concert held at the Accra Sports Stadium on 22nd December 2023.
According to Ningo-Prampram MP, Sam George, the NSA has on record to have charged GH70,000 for renting the venue to Burniton Music. However, Stonebwoy's manager, Chief Stylz, has revealed the musician's outfit paid more than GH70,000.
Speaking during an interview on Hitz FM, he said To be very honest with you, I mean, these are contractual matters that are usually, I wouldn't want to engage in a public space, but the public accounts committee is a very serious committee.
He continued that I mean, it got before the committee, so I wouldn't want to be here on radio to state otherwise. But what I can tell you clearly is that yes, I was delegated by Stone to lead the charge in terms of doing the negotiations and payment of the stadium.
And then I can also tell you for the fact that yes, we paid more than 70,000 for, for the stadium.But I mean, like I said, I'm just watching the issues unfold so I wouldn't want to disclose into details for now, he concluded in the video below.
This has come as a shock to many who calling for heads to roll over who is behind the alleged corruption and incompetence at the National Sports Authority.
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