Ghana Sports Minister pledges salary to support fund

Ghana Sports Minister Pledges Personal Salary to Launch and Support the Ghana Sports Fund

Ghana Sports Minister pledges salary to support fund

In a bold move aimed at transforming sports financing and development in Ghana, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams , Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, has pledged to donate two months of his own salary to the newly established Ghana Sports Fund , signalling strong leadership commitment as the nation seeks more sustainable financing for its sports sector. The announcement, made during a parliamentary session on 19 February 2026 , comes in the wake of the Sports Fund Bill being passed into law — a legislative milestone that provides a structured, statutory financing mechanism designed to support sports infrastructure, athlete welfare, grassroots development and elite preparation programs across the country. Leadership by Example Minister Adams emphasised that legislation alone cannot finance sports , and that tangible commitments from leadership and stakeholders are critical to galvanise broader support. By pledging two months of his salary effective February 2026 , Adams aims to set a precedent…

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