Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has questioned the transparency of funding sources listed in the Sports Fund Bill, warning against what he described as a possible rebranding of betting tax.

Contributing to the debate on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Shaib expressed concern over references to proceeds from special sports lotteries.

“Speaker, are we looking at betting? Is that also a way to redirect the betting tax? Are we being real with this?” he asked.

He insisted that if betting tax is the intended source, Parliament should state it plainly.

“If it is betting tax, we should say it is 10 percent of fees and charges accrued from the Gaming Commission,” he said.

Mr. Shaib warned that lack of clarity could undermine public trust in the Sports Fund, urging lawmakers to pursue honesty and openness in sports financing.