Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called for investigations into the Sports Ministry over alleged financial mismanagement and corruption. Speaking during an interview with ChannelOne TV at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto launch in Winneba, Afriyie Ankrah expressed surprise that current Sports Ministry officials have not faced scrutiny despite controversies surrounding Ghana’s recent participation in international competitions like the 2023 AFCON and the 2023 African Games.

Afriyie Ankrah drew a comparison to the intense investigation he faced following Ghana’s troubled campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, questioning why similar investigations have not been conducted for recent issues under the current administration. He highlighted the purported $3.6 million payment to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation for coverage of the African Games as one of several concerns that warrant investigation.