Ghana President John Mahama promises to build six modern stadia

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to construct six modern sports stadia in Ghana’s newly created regions as part of efforts to expand access to quality sporting infrastructure.

Speaking during his “Thank You Tour” in the Western North Region, the former president revealed that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation has already begun work on the designs and planning for the projects.

“Under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, modern sports stadia will be built in the six newly created regions, as well as in other regions that currently lack such infrastructure,” Mahama told residents and local chiefs during the engagement.

The project is aimed at ensuring fair distribution of sporting infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas. It is expected to boost youth development and unearth talent across the country.

The six new regions — Western North, Oti, North East, Bono East, Savannah, and Ahafo — were created in 2019 to improve administrative governance and decentralize development. Their inclusion expanded Ghana’s regions from ten to sixteen.

The proposed stadia are expected to serve as hubs for community sports and national events, contributing to both local economies and the development of sports in Ghana.