The MP says he is seeking support to complete the Agric Park facility as a mini-sports centre, adding to the astroturf he has already completed at the Catholic Social Centre.
Bolgatanga East could soon have a second astroturf facility if ongoing engagements between the Member of Parliament, Dr Dominic Ayine, and the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, lead to the completion of the long-standing Agric Park project.
Dr Ayine, who is also the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, says he is in talks with the Sports Minister to secure support to complete the facility and transform the Agric Park into a mini-sports centre for residents and sports enthusiasts in the constituency.
The proposed intervention could expand access to sporting facilities in the area, particularly for young people who rely on community spaces to train, develop their talents and organise sporting activities.
Speaking to our reporter, Dr Ayine said he was committed to ensuring that the Agric Park project receives the attention it needs, following the completion of the astroturf at the Catholic Social Centre.
The Catholic Social Centre facility, completed through the MP’s efforts, already provides an additional sporting space for the constituency. Completing the Agric Park project would give residents another venue for sporting activities and potentially broaden opportunities for youth development through sports.
Agric Park project and 2024 campaign controversy
The Agric Park project became a subject of controversy during the 2024 general election campaign, when the then New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Bolgatanga East, Silas Amoah, reportedly deployed heavy equipment to grade the park.
The development allegedly prevented Dr Ayine from holding a campaign rally at the venue, which he had intended to use.
Silas Amoah was reported to have indicated that the project would be completed with support from former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam.
However, after losing the parliamentary contest, the facility remained unfinished, leaving its future uncertain.
Dr Ayine’s latest engagement with the Sports Minister signals a renewed effort to secure the support required to complete the project, although a timeline for the proposed intervention has not been announced.
Dr Ayine says he is hopeful that the Agric Park facility will receive the necessary attention, paving the way for Bolgatanga East to benefit from a second astroturf facility.
Source: Bolgafmonline.com| 102.7 MHz| Bolgatanga
