Mr. George Lomotey, Deputy Director TV at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has announced that all media houses in Ghana are invited to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games for free. This disclosure was made during a comprehensive media seminar held at the Sun Lodge Hotel in Tesano, Accra, aimed at informing Ghanaian journalists about the upcoming continental multi-sports event.

Lomotey emphasized that non-rights holders, including social media operators, YouTubers, and bloggers, need to register with both the GBC and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Games to obtain accreditation. With only 15 days remaining until the Games commence, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, Executive Chairman of the LOC, urged media coverage to focus on positive reporting, highlighting the event’s impact on the economy and national cohesion.

“We can’t let this opportunity go by. There’s a lot to be gained from this event being hosted in Ghana,” expressed Dr. Ofosu Asare.

During the seminar, members of the LOC Media subcommittee, including the Chef Du Mission of Team Ghana, Mr. Ernest Danso, addressed questions from journalists. The panel also featured prominent figures such as Kwabena Yeboah, President of the Sports Writers Association (SWAG), Reks Brobby, Karl Tufour, Dan Kweku Yeboah, Ms. Eva Okyere, Ms. Rosalind Amoh, Yaw Sakyi, and Gary Al Smith.

Hon. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and Sports, attended the seminar to show his support and provide encouragement to the media. The briefing covered various topics, including the accreditation process, sponsorship and marketing of the Games, and guidelines for the Games Village and Media Center.