The government has increased its planned regional stadium construction projects from six to 10, with contractors expected to begin work before the end of December 2026, Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has disclosed.
The minister made the announcement on November 12, 2026, while speaking to journalists after the presentation of the 2027 Budget.
He explained that although the government’s manifesto initially promised the construction of six regional stadiums, a review of the implementation arrangements led to a decision to expand the number to 10.
According to Adams, the original plan was to begin construction on three stadiums in 2026 before proceeding with another three. However, officials later concluded that carrying out the procurement process in separate phases could delay the overall project.
“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.
He explained that the government therefore decided to undertake the procurement process for all 10 projects at once rather than divide them into separate phases.
“It is better to procure the 10 at a go. So what we have done is to review from three to 10,” Adams added.
Preparations completed for 10 stadium projects
The Sports and Recreation Minister disclosed that preparatory work for the 10 proposed stadiums had been completed.
The work includes the procurement of consultants, preparation of designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), as well as the necessary processes involving the Public Procurement Authority (PPA).
He said the government was now preparing to award contracts for the projects, with the aim of getting contractors to begin work before the end of the year.
“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.
Adams also identified Abesim in the Bono Region as one of the proposed locations for the stadium projects.
The expansion from six to 10 represents a revision of the government’s original manifesto commitment, with the administration now seeking to undertake the procurement process for all the projects together.
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