Emmanuel Kojo Appiah, the former Ashanti Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for an inquiry into matters concerning his time at the NSA. Appiah is scheduled to appear before the Special Prosecutor on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation related to Foresec and a special audit aimed at examining key decisions and activities under his leadership.
The summons comes at a time when heightened scrutiny is being placed on the management and administration of key sports facilities in the region. Appiah, who was responsible for overseeing the operations of the Baba Yara Stadium and other major sports venues in the Ashanti Region, is expected to face questions related to financial management, procurement processes, and the overall governance of these public assets.
Though the specific details of the investigation have yet to be disclosed, it is believed that the audit is linked to certain anomalies that were uncovered during his tenure, especially concerning facility maintenance contracts and the allocation of resources for stadium improvements. The Foresec investigation, which involves a specialized security audit, may also focus on potential breaches in protocol or issues of mismanagement that have had a lasting impact on the region’s sports infrastructure.
Under Appiah’s leadership, the Ashanti Region, home to some of Ghana’s most iconic sports venues, witnessed various challenges related to facility upkeep and the meeting of international standards, particularly for football matches sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Baba Yara Stadium, in particular, faced significant criticism for falling short of the CAF’s requirements for Category 3 matches, leading to a temporary ban on hosting certain international fixtures.
As the investigation proceeds, there is growing public interest in the outcome of the audit and its potential implications for future governance at the National Sports Authority. The Office of the Special Prosecutor is expected to delve deeply into the financial and operational records of the NSA under Appiah’s administration, in an effort to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public sports assets.
The results of this inquiry could have far-reaching consequences for the leadership structure of the NSA and may prompt further actions or reforms aimed at improving oversight and administration within Ghana’s sports sector.
