13th African Games: Ablakwa's Analysis of LOC's Spending Is 'Erroneous and Disingenuous' - LOC Justifies $48m

The Local Organising Committee of the All African Games has justified the government’s allocation of $48 million toward the operational expenses of the games.

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his Facebook page on Monday disclosed that the government planned to spend $48 million, despite the US$195 million that had already been spent on infrastructure for the games.

A statement issued and signed by the executive chairman of the committee, Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, justified that hosting such games comes at a cost, often not cheap.

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