8. Ministry of Youth and Sports Under Mustafa Ussif, the Ministry struggled with overseeing the country's youth development programs. Despite Ghana's rich sporting talent, the Ministry failed to improve sports infrastructure or adequately promote youth employment initiatives. The Ministry's programs for youth empowerment were seen as largely ineffective.
One of the most notable scandals occurred in 2021 with the disbursement of funds for the 2020 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) preparation. Allegations surfaced that officials misappropriated funds meant for the national team’s training and logistics. Additionally, the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) faced accusations of fraudulent recruitment and ghost workers. The Ministry was also accused of wastage during the construction of sports facilities.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s achievements as MP!
- free hospital bills for constituents; about ghc300K paid to hospitals
- Tertiary student scholarship; over 400 students enrolled
- Financial support to NABCo trainees after cancellation
- Construction of Tagbedzi Hospital
- Supplied medical equipment worth $400K to Tagbedzi Hospital
- Provided 1500 free street lights
- Donated 400 modern wheel chairs to physically challenged
- Donated laptops to all ICT teachers, Assembly members etc
- Full KNUST scholarship for first female aerospace engineering student
- Free Health care for all pensioners & senior citizens
- Free hygiene supply to 800 adolescent girls every month
- Provided first incubator to Akuse Government Hospital
- Construction of 6,000 tonne cassava starch processing factory; 2,000 people employed
- Led the relief and recovery efforts for victims of Akosombo Dam Spillage
- Constructed modern homes for people of Mepe & Aveyime; rent free & free utilities
- His work as an MP and an investigator who delves deep into government clandestine dealings & reveals all the scandals has saved Ghana billions of cedis!
Abeg, show me an MP in the NPP who has “shown more working”. MP of the Decade!
This evening from 7:15 to 8pm I will be sharing 200gh to over 15 people randomly chosen. I will be live on my Facebook page as well as Twitter page. Stay tuned for more details. 😁