President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of full transparency regarding government spending on the country’s national teams, emphasizing that all budget allocations must be made public.

This commitment aims to ensure that taxpayers' money is used responsibly and that the public is informed about how funds are allocated and spent.

Delivering the 2025 State of the Nation Address in Parliament today, Mahama reiterated his commitment to accountability in sports financing, stating, “There would be no secrecy in how much the government spends on our national teams. The budgets presented by the SA and other sports associations must be known to the public. After all, it is the taxpayers’ money that is used to fund these activities.

He also reiterated the Sports Ministry's inclusion in his government's reset agenda in waste and unnecesary expendture cut.

"The reduction in government expenditure waste applies to all sectors of the economy, including the Ministry of Sports and Recreation” he added.

His comments come amid growing public interest in how state resources are allocated to sports, with calls for greater scrutiny and efficiency in government spending.

It will be recalled that in the past, the GFA has been criticized for not being transparent about their expenditures. For example, former Sports Ministers Isaac Asiamah and Mustapha Ussif did not provide detailed breakdowns of the state's expenditure during major tournaments like AFCON 2019 and AFCON 2021. This lack of transparency has led to growing scrutiny and demands for accountability.

Meanwhile, many Ghanaians are frustrated with the team's poor performance and believe that the funds could be better utilized elsewhere. The Black Stars have struggled in recent years, failing to qualify for major tournaments and not living up to their former glory.