Government increases planned regional stadium projects from 6 to 10 - Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has revealed that the government has increased its planned regional stadium construction projects from six to 10 following a review of its initial plans.

Speaking to the press after the budget reading on the stadium projects on November 12, 2026, Adams explained that although the government initially promised to construct six regional stadiums in its manifesto, a review of the implementation process led to an increase in the number to 10.

“In the manifesto, we promised six. When we came in and reviewed the situation, we promised to start three this year. But going into the fold, we realised that starting three this year and waiting to start another three would take quite some time because the process of procuring consultants and awarding contracts is lengthy,” he said.

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“It is better to procure the 10 at a go. So what we have done is to review from three to 10.”

The minister disclosed that preparatory work for all 10 projects has been completed, including the procurement of consultants, preparation of designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), as well as the necessary processes with the Public Procurement Authority (PPA).

He added that the government is currently preparing to award contracts for the projects, with the expectation that contractors will move to site before the end of December 2026.

“Hopefully, by the end of this month, the contracts will be awarded, and contractors will mobilise to move to site before the end of December,” he stated.

The minister also mentioned Abesim in the Bono Region as one of the proposed locations.

Sites have been identified for the new stadia, hopefully by the end of this month the contracts will be awarded - Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams.

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— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) November 12, 2026

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2027 Budget: GH¢600m allocated for construction of 10 regional stadia