The front bench of the Majority Caucus in Parliament has donated their March salaries to the Ghana Sports Fund as a show of support for the newly structured initiative aimed at strengthening sports development nationwide.
The gesture follows an earlier announcement by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, who pledged to donate two months of his salary to the Fund beginning February 2026. The Minister made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament to present a statement outlining the objectives, governance structure, and operational framework of the Ghana Sports Fund.
Addressing the House, the Minister emphasized that the Fund has been designed with a strong transparency and accountability architecture to ensure public trust and efficient use of resources. According to him, the initiative seeks to mobilize sustainable funding to support sports infrastructure development, expand school and grassroots sports programs, prepare elite athletes for international competitions, strengthen athlete welfare systems, and promote recreation as part of national development.
He noted that beyond government allocations, the Fund is expected to attract contributions from corporate institutions, private individuals, and development partners. In that regard, the National Investment Bank has already contributed 100,000 Ghana Cedis, which the Minister described as a demonstration of institutional leadership and confidence in the Fund’s governance framework.
Members of Parliament from the Majority side indicated that their collective salary donation is intended to set an example and encourage broader participation from stakeholders across the political divide. Other Members of Parliament also made personal contributions to the Fund during proceedings, signaling bipartisan interest in strengthening the country’s sports ecosystem.
The Ghana Sports Fund is expected to function as a centralized financing mechanism to address longstanding challenges in the sector, including inadequate infrastructure, inconsistent funding for national teams, and limited grassroots talent development. Successive administrations have faced criticism over the sustainability of sports financing, particularly during major international tournaments.
By embedding transparency measures into the Fund’s design, authorities aim to minimize mismanagement concerns and ensure that resources are channeled directly into priority areas. The Minister reiterated that periodic reporting and public disclosure mechanisms will be implemented to maintain accountability and build confidence among contributors.
The Majority Caucus’ decision to donate their March salaries adds political momentum to the initiative, positioning the Fund as a national rather than partisan undertaking. Whether the contributions translate into long-term structural transformation will depend on sustained funding, effective oversight, and consistent policy direction.
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