Former GHALCA Chairman, Cudjoe Fianoo, has endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s directive that every Black Stars budget be made public, emphasizing that transparency is crucial for accountability.
“I side with the President on making every budget of the Black Stars public. Accountability is very key, and moreover, it’s taxpayers’ money,” Fianoo stated in an interview with Lawson FM.
President Mahama issued the directive on Thursday, February 27, while delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term. He stressed that with the national team struggling to perform at its previous high standards, there must be full disclosure regarding government spending on the team.
“Next month, the senior national team, the Black Stars, now a shadow of their former selves, will be in action. I have instructed the Minister for Sports and Recreation to hold the GFA accountable, particularly on the budget for the team.
“There will be no secrecy in how much money the government puts into the national team. The budget that is presented by the FA and other associations must be made public because it’s the taxpayers’ money,” President Mahama stated.
The Black Stars are set to face Chad and Madagascar in March as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
