We will roll out new E-Ticketing reforms to ensure transparency at NSA - Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says a fresh wave of reforms designed to tighten accountability and boost revenue at the National Sports Authority (NSA) is set to be implemented in the coming weeks.

Addressing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, October 4, the Minister revealed that a new governing board for the NSA will soon be sworn in, with one of its immediate priorities being the nationwide deployment of an electronic ticketing system for sporting events.

He noted that the move forms part of a broader effort to seal revenue leakages that have plagued the sports sector for years.

“There are a number of measures we are introducing. Once we enhance our network systems, ticketing during games will no longer be entirely manual — where people can print tickets elsewhere and sell them outside the approved system,” Adams said.

The Buem MP lamented the recurring mismatch between stadium attendance figures and declared revenue, insisting that the current manual ticketing process creates room for manipulation.

“You see the crowd at the stadium, yet the accounts rarely reflect the true numbers. The switch to e-ticketing will significantly improve transparency,” he stated.

Adams also stressed that all monies generated by the NSA will be managed strictly in line with national financial regulations.

“When revenue is collected, it must go through the proper accounting channels and comply with the country’s Financial Regulations Act. You cannot just collect and spend at will. Where funds exceed the NSA’s threshold, the ministry will step in to approve expenditure,” he explained.

He further indicated that the incoming NSA board will be expected to tighten oversight and reinforce accountability across the Authority’s operations.

“Very soon, we will inaugurate the NSA board, and they will discharge their mandate. We will ensure they execute their responsibilities effectively to enhance transparency and accountability, which has been a key concern,” the Minister added.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says a fresh wave of reforms designed to tighten accountability and boost revenue at the National Sports Authority (NSA) is set to be implemented in the coming weeks.

Addressing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, October 4, the Minister revealed that a new governing board for the NSA will soon be sworn in, with one of its immediate priorities being the nationwide deployment of an electronic ticketing system for sporting events.

He noted that the move forms part of a broader effort to seal revenue leakages that have plagued the sports sector for years.

“There are a number of measures we are introducing. Once we enhance our network systems, ticketing during games will no longer be entirely manual — where people can print tickets elsewhere and sell them outside the approved system,” Adams said.

The Buem MP lamented the recurring mismatch between stadium attendance figures and declared revenue, insisting that the current manual ticketing process creates room for manipulation.

“You see the crowd at the stadium, yet the accounts rarely reflect the true numbers. The switch to e-ticketing will significantly improve transparency,” he stated.

Adams also stressed that all monies generated by the NSA will be managed strictly in line with national financial regulations.

“When revenue is collected, it must go through the proper accounting channels and comply with the country’s Financial Regulations Act. You cannot just collect and spend at will. Where funds exceed the NSA’s threshold, the ministry will step in to approve expenditure,” he explained.

He further indicated that the incoming NSA board will be expected to tighten oversight and reinforce accountability across the Authority’s operations.

“Very soon, we will inaugurate the NSA board, and they will discharge their mandate. We will ensure they execute their responsibilities effectively to enhance transparency and accountability, which has been a key concern,” the Minister added.

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