In a powerful demonstration of unity between traditional authority and government, the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to spearhead a fundraising initiative within the mining sector to support Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, in revitalising two key sports infrastructures in the Ashanti Region.
The pledge came during a high-level visit to the Manhyia Palace, following the Minister’s inspection of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the long-stalled Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre.
Hon. Adams, accompanied by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ministry Chief Director Mrs Wilhelmina Asamoah, and Senior Technical Adviser Hon. Betty Krosbi Mensah, briefed Otumfuo on the urgent interventions needed to prepare Baba Yara for upcoming CAF competitions and revive the 5,000-seat Nyinahin complex, abandoned since November 2024.
Though the Baba Yara Stadium saw a facelift in 2022, it now requires fresh pitch re-grassing, critical floodlight fixes, and upgrades to spectator stands to meet continental standards.
The Nyinahin project, envisioned as a multi-sport hub, stands idle, a symbol of unrealised promise.
Lauding the Minister’s proactive leadership, Otumfuo assured, “I will personally engage major mining firms to raise the necessary funds. These projects must be completed for the pride of Ashanti and Ghana.” He urged the Ministry to provide comprehensive cost breakdowns promptly to facilitate the swift mobilisation of resources.
Hon. Adams expressed deep gratitude for the King’s support and reaffirmed his Ministry’s dedication to transparency and rapid progress through a joint task force.
The partnership, he said, would reinforce Ghana’s ambition to develop world-class sports facilities and nurture community pride.
The encounter marks a bold stride toward restoring iconic venues and reigniting Ghana’s capacity to host top-tier sporting events.
source: Ghana Soccernet
