Edem Agbana is the Member of Parliament for Ketu North
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has shared his views on what he thinks would have a more meaningful impact on Ghanaians ahead of the pending 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In an interview on Citi FM, and shared on TikTok on March 9, 2026, Edem Agbana stated that it would not be advisable for the government to sponsor trips for supporters to watch the World Cup.
According to the Ketu North MP, the money that would be spent on sponsoring such trips could instead be invested in sports infrastructure, such as the construction of Astro turfs and sports complexes for communities.
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“I do not think that the government should use public funds to send supporters to the World Cup. It will cost the government, on average, a minimum of $9,000 per supporter just for the group stages. This includes flights, match tickets, accommodation, and a small allowance. On average, that’s about $9,000. Now, let’s assume the government intends to send 2,000 supporters; we are talking about $18 million.
“With two thousand supporters spread across 276 constituencies, it means each constituency would get fewer than ten people. If you ask me to bring even ten people from Ketu North to the World Cup at a cost of close to $90,000, I would tell you to rather use that money to construct an Astro turf or a sports complex for my constituents in Ketu North,” he said.
Edem Agbana further noted that many Ghanaians already have the financial capacity to travel and watch the matches themselves.
He added that there are also many Ghanaians living in countries where the tournament will be held, making government-sponsored travel for supporters unnecessary.
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“We have many people who can travel on their own to watch the games. We also have a lot of Ghanaians living in the countries where the World Cup will be played.
"I believe we should instead invest in infrastructure. For example, I am planning to construct an Astro turf for my people in Dzozde. Beyond the World Cup, the community will still benefit from that Astro turf,” he added.
Watch the video below:
@citisportsghana 🎥 🇬🇭 I would prefer the government to invest in sports infrastructure like the construction of astro turfs and sports complexes than to fly supporters to the World Cup— Hon. Eric Edem Agbana. #CitiSports #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #ghanafootball #blackstars #worldcup ♬ original sound - Citi Sports Ghana ⚽️
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