Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture, Henry Ernest Norgbey, has expressed shock over findings in the committee’s review of Ghana’s 13th African Games report.
Henry Ernest Norgbey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, made the comments following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for a comprehensive forensic audit into Ghana’s hosting of the 13th African Games.
The audit, to be conducted by the Auditor-General, is expected to be completed by the second week of December 2025.
It will focus on financial and operational aspects of the event, including procurement, infrastructure, and asset management.
Speaking on Tv3 On November 5, and observed by NewsDesksGh, Mr. Norgbey said the Speaker of Parliament had earlier referred a preliminary report on the Games to the Youth and Sports Committee for review.
He said the committee then began its work by inviting stakeholders to appear and present their reports, and expressed concern about the finding.
“We started looking into the report and per what we have seen as a committee, and what we have heard, we invited all the stakeholders, they spoke to us, did their presentation,”
“What we have realized and what we have seen, eyes cannot comprehend,” the Chair stated
He disclosed that the committee had deferred the matter for a later date, as they planned to hold a public hearing to address the many issues that had emerged.
“Because the first time we decided to listen to them, listen to the operatives, and upon listening to them so many questions came up concerning procurement issues especially, awarding of contracts, disbursement of funds, selection of suppliers, selection of caterers, renovations etcetera,” he said.
Ernest Norgbey agreed with the President’s decision to order a forensic audit.
“I think it is a step in the right direction and we as a committee have also not stopped looking into the report that was referred to us by Mr. Speaker. We’ll also continue to do our work.”
He emphasized that what the committee discovered justified the need for a deeper forensic investigation.
“I think it’s a step in the right direction because what we have found out in that report and in their presentation is something that we need a forensic investigation,” he stressed.
“Every Ghanaian must be aware of what is happening.”
