GFA denies government involvement in GHC18 million APL broadcast deal
GH News Media
The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Prosper Harrison Addo, has firmly refuted circulating claims that the GHC18 million secured through the associationâs latest media rights agreement with Adesa Production Limited (APL) originated from government funding.
Announced last week in Accra ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, the landmark broadcast partnership is set to inject GHC1 million into each top-tier club before the campaign begins.
The comprehensive package also promises enhanced television coverage, including the live telecast of three matches every week and a dedicated studio analysis show.
Addressing rumours that the funds were sourced from the state, Harrison Addo stressed that no direct financial contribution was made by the government.
âThe government has not taken its money, and it is being given to the Football Association. The governmentâs role in this partnership was only to create an enabling environment, and we are grateful for the support from the government,â he told Asempa FMâs Ultimate Sports Show.
He acknowledged that while the government played a key facilitative role, its contribution was non-monetary.
Notably, he highlighted the support of prominent government officials such as Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, and Minister of Youth and Sports Kofi Adams.
âThe Chief of Staff, Majority Leader and the Sports Minister all said that they are in support of the partnership, so the enabling environment for other companies who will also want to come and support the processes and the benefits are there.
âThe government has not given us physical cash to invest in the league, but we are hoping that this partnership works well because it is in the interest of the country if it does work well, but the money is not from the government,â he added.
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League is officially set to commence in mid-September, with clubs, fans, and stakeholders anticipating a revitalised broadcast experience and increased league visibility.
