Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, has announced that the government will soon introduce a new set of e-ticketing reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability within the National Sports Authority (NSA).
Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, October 4, the Minister revealed that a new governing board for the NSA will be inaugurated in the coming weeks, with one of its key priorities being the nationwide implementation of an electronic ticketing system for all sporting events.
Adams explained that the move is part of a broader government strategy to curb revenue leakages that have long affected Ghana’s sports administration.
“There are a number of measures we are introducing. Once we enhance our network systems, ticketing during games will no longer be entirely manual, where people can print tickets elsewhere and sell them outside the approved system,” he said.
The Buem MP expressed concern over the frequent mismatch between stadium attendance figures and declared revenue, insisting that a digital ticketing platform will help ensure more accurate reporting.
“You see the crowd at the stadium, yet the accounts rarely reflect the true numbers. The switch to e-ticketing will significantly improve transparency,” Adams noted.
He further emphasised that all funds generated by the NSA must be handled in accordance with Ghana’s Financial Regulations Act, adding that the Ministry will exercise greater oversight on spending decisions.
“When revenue is collected, it must go through the proper accounting channels. You cannot just collect and spend at will. Where funds exceed the NSA’s threshold, the ministry will step in to approve expenditure,” he explained.
Adams added that the incoming NSA board will be tasked with tightening financial oversight and enforcing accountability across the Authority’s operations.
“Very soon, we will inaugurate the NSA board, and they will discharge their mandate. We will ensure they execute their responsibilities effectively to enhance transparency and accountability, which has been a key concern,” he said.
The Sports Minister reaffirmed that the new reforms are part of government’s broader commitment to modernising sports administration and restoring public confidence in the financial management of Ghana’s sporting institutions.
By: Pascal Amoah
