Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to spearhead efforts toward the swift completion of the Baba Yara Stadium and the Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre following a visit from Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams.
The minister, accompanied by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Chief Director of the Ministry Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah, and Senior Technical Adviser Hon. Betty Krosbi Mensah, paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene at Manhyia on Wednesday after inspecting both projects.
During the engagement, Minister Adams highlighted the urgent need for re-grassing the Baba Yara pitch, repairing floodlights, and refurbishing spectator stands to meet CAF licensing requirements ahead of upcoming continental competitions involving Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Gold Stars.
He also raised concerns about the Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre—intended to be a 5,000-seat multi-sport facility—which has been stalled since November 2024 after the contractor abandoned the site.
Otumfuo, praising the minister’s proactive approach, pledged to rally support from major mining firms to ensure the timely renovation of the Baba Yara Stadium and the completion of the Nyinahin project.
“I will lead the fund-raising drive among our major mining companies to ensure Baba Yara is match-ready and the Nyinahin complex is finally completed,” the Asantehene assured, requesting the Ministry to submit detailed cost estimates urgently to facilitate immediate action.
Minister Adams welcomed Otumfuo’s support, stressing that the partnership between traditional leaders, government, and private stakeholders is critical to preserving and advancing Ghana’s sporting infrastructure.
He noted that technical teams would finalise the required estimates within days and that a joint task force would be formed to monitor progress and ensure transparency throughout the process.
The meeting underscored the Ministry’s renewed commitment to reviving key sports facilities across the country and bolstering Ghana’s readiness to host high-profile sporting events.
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