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The Esports Association Ghana (EAG) has issued an open letter to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation following the Ministry’s press release on August 7, 2025, titled “Public Warning: Unauthorized Use of ‘Ghana’ in Esports Events.”
In the statement dated August 8, the Association described the warning as unfortunate, insisting that greater dialogue should have preceded such a strong stance.
“For almost a decade, Esports Association Ghana has been a registered Ghanaian entity working at the forefront of esports development across the country,” the group said. It added that its efforts had consistently focused on grassroots growth, capacity building, and providing opportunities for players, schools, and regional communities.
The EAG highlighted its international recognition, noting membership in the International Esports Federation, the Global Esports Federation, the World Esports Consortium, and its role as a founding member of the African Confederation of Esports.
Clarifying its Ghana Esports League project, the Association stressed that the initiative was not an attempt to usurp government authority but to “unify our diverse esports talents, build inter-club competitiveness, and provide a platform for development.”
It expressed concern that the Ministry’s approach risked undermining years of voluntary work and progress achieved in esports without significant government support. “Given our years of commitment and impact, we respectfully believe that the Ministry’s press release could have benefited from prior dialogue with us before issuing such a strong public warning,” the Association noted.
While affirming respect for the Ministry’s mandate, the EAG called for constructive engagement to advance esports in Ghana. “We write today not in defiance, but in the spirit of national progress and unity. We humbly request a wholesome conversation with the Ministry and all relevant bodies to chart a clearer path for the future of esports in Ghana,” the statement read.
The Association assured players and clubs of its continued dedication, urging them to remain calm. “Your interests will always come first. Our commitment to you is unwavering, and we will continue to uphold the integrity and growth of esports in Ghana to the best of our ability.”
The open letter concluded with a call for collaboration over conflict. “Let us move forward together, not in division but in collaboration, because Ghana’s esports potential is too great to be hindered by misunderstanding.”
