World Cup: John Dumelo Pays DSTV Centres in Ayawaso to Show Ghana Matches, Offers Kenkey for Viewers
- John Dumelo has announced a special free viewing for Black Stars matches across Ayawaso West Wuogon
- Constituents who attend the viewing centres can enjoy free kenkey and fish while watching the games at select locations
- The MP's initiative has been met with overwhelming support and excitement on social media
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Ayawaso West Wuogon Member of Parliament (MP), John Dumelo, has rolled out a special World Cup package for his constituents.
Source: Instagram
The MP, who also serves as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, has paid to make Ghana's Black Stars games accessible and free to residents of Ayawaso West.
In a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, June 11, 2026, hours before the World Cup starts, Dumelo noted that he paid the DSTV (pay TV) subscription for commercial viewing centres across the constituency.
Also, he has arranged for free giant screen viewing for all Black Stars matches at selected locations, including Abelemkpe Astro Turf, Okponglo, Mempeasem, Airport Residential Area, West Legon, and Dzorwulu.
On top of that, Dumelo added that he had arranged with 13 kenkey sellers in the constituency to serve free kenkey and fish for viewers at the respective centres for the Ghana matches.
"The World Cup starts today and here is good news for Ayawaso West.
1. I have paid the dstv for tv viewing centers across Ayawaso west.
2. Free giant screen at Abelemkpe Astro Turf park for all Ghana matches.
3. Free giant screen at Okponlgo for all World Cup matches.
4. Free Giant screen at Mempasem for all Ghana Matches
5. Free Giant screen at Airport residential area for all Ghana matches
6. Free Giant screen at West legon for all Ghana matches.
7. Free Giant screen at Dzorwulu for all Ghana matches.
I have also engaged 13 Kenkey sellers across the constituency to provide free meals( Kenkey and Ghana fish) for those coming to watch the Ghana matches. Go Ghana Go!!! #idey4u."
See the Facebook post below:
Ghana Black Stars' 2026 World Cup schedule
Ghana's Black Stars, playing in their fifth World Cup, are placed in group L with England. Panama and Croatia.
They will open their 2026 campaign against Panama at the Toronto Stadium in Canada on June 17 at 11:00 PM.
The Black Stars will move to the Boston Stadium in the US to face England at 8:00 PM on June 23.
The last group game, against Croatia, also comes off in the US at the Philadelphia Stadium on June 27 at 9:00 PM.
Source: Instagram
Dumelo's package comes after the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) confirmed Ghana's matches and others will be available on free-to-air television nationwide.
Reactions to John Dumelo's World Cup package
The announcement of John Dumelo's World Cup package for his constituency has received massive approval online.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
Walker Gh
"My best first timer MP so far."
John Kwesi Baiden
"Aa Massa... why? You overdo it, Koraa. I feel so sorry for your contestants in the upcoming elections. On a more serious note, you effortlessly do these things because this is your nature, not because you want votes; this is what I see in you. It will be a privilege for me to meet you one day. Continue being you."
Dziner Mens DeAngelo said:
"Eeeeiiiii, this man John Dumelo. You have taken the post World Cup. Now you want to make Workd cup memorably unforgettable. Mawu ne yra wo sia. May the Black Stars not buu wo ab3 mu. God bless our homeland, Ghana."
Slim Jordan said:
"Ohh John, you're making the other mp's look like Unite committee members."
John Dumelo farms with his children
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that John Dumelo bonded with his children on a Sunday afternoon and shared the video online.
The children and their father were planting some vegetables and fruits in plastic containers while he educated them on how to care for the plants.
Ghanaians on social media who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts, with many applauding the MP for teaching the kids.
Source: YEN.com.gh
