Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has corrected a statement made by Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif regarding the payment for GBC’s coverage of the 13th All African Games. The correction comes after Ussif told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that GBC received over $3 million for their coverage of the games.
However, Prof. Alhassan clarified that the actual amount received by GBC was $105,000, contradicting the Minister’s claim. Prof. Alhassan explained that GBC facilitated payments to foreign production companies, but the corporation itself received only $105,000.
He emphasized that this amount was for GBC’s benefit, contradicting the Minister’s claim that full payment had been made to GBC. The Minister’s statement had raised questions about the payment amount, and Prof. Alhassan’s response has sought to set the record straight.
It appears that there may have been a miscommunication or misrepresentation of the payment amount, which has led to the confusion. The Ministry has yet to respond to GBC’s correction, leaving many to wonder about the accuracy of Ussif’s statement.
Prof. Alhassan’s correction is significant, as it highlights the importance of accurate information and transparency in public discourse. The incident serves as a reminder to public officials to ensure the accuracy of their statements, especially when it comes to financial matters.
