News:
June 19, 2012
The Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Clement Kofi Humado was on Tuesday in Parliament to render account on the monies spent to fund Ghana’s contingent to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
According to the Minister, a total of $18,515,256.83 was received from government, private sponsorship and text and win promotion to fund Ghana’s participation in the World Cup.
He said out of that amount, $16,998,955.37 was spent on the Ghana team leaving a balance of $1,516,301.46 which was paid to government’s chest.
The Minister’s revelation was in response to a question which was asked on behalf of MP for Bosomtwi Simeon Osei Mensah by MP for Atwima-Mponua Isaac Esiamah pertaining to the expenditure breakdown of the $19 million government allocation and private sector contributions for Ghana’s participation in the 2010 World Cup competition in South Africa.
The Minister said $219,800 was spent on per diem allowances where as $3,413,519 was spent on accommodation and meals, $106,794 was spent on scouting and monitoring while $78,560 was spent on sundry expenses (medical), laundry, Visa fees, excess baggage etc.
$16,000, $5,925,000 and $2,541,500 were spent on protocols, appearance fees and wining bonuses respectively.
Transportation cost $38,181 while President’s special package or reward to players and officials amounted to $610,000.
$2,722,571.73, $456,119 and $51,001 were used for air ticket, match and travel insurance respectively.
Publicity (national launch), souvenirs etc and publication (black star magazine) also cost $91,534.06.
$6,944.06, $125,559.09 and $72,741.26 were spent on local camping, world cup reception (float and banner) and administrative expenses respectively.
$61,892.41 was spent on commission (event organization) whereas $34,965.03 was used for refreshment.
During the question time, some MPs including MP for Okere Dan Botwe questioned why $125,559 and $34,965 of the tax payers’ money was used for welcome reception and refreshment respectively wondering if the welcome reception did not include feeding.
However, Kofi Humado answered that the reception involved float, banners etc.
He however told the House that he was prepared to furnish it with certain details such as breakdown of contributions from private sector and how long the team can camp which he did not have answer to at that moment.
He noted that the 2010 account of the Ministry had been duly submitted and auditored by the auditor generals department.
Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh