Accra, Ghana – February 7

In a ceremony held at the Presidency on Friday, President John Dramani Mahama officially swore in Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament for Buem, as Ghana’s new Minister for Sports and Recreation.

The appointment comes at a crucial time, with the country’s sporting sector facing significant challenges. In his address, President Mahama did not shy away from the difficulties ahead, emphasizing the need for transparency, professionalism, and modernization in sports management.

“I don’t envy your job,” the President remarked candidly. “The state of Ghanaian sports today is unacceptable, and you have the monumental task of restoring our nation’s pride on the African and global stage.”

He urged the new minister to focus on revitalizing all sporting disciplines, with a special emphasis on rebuilding the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and returning the Black Stars to their former glory.

Kofi Adams now faces the challenge of reshaping Ghana’s sports landscape, with expectations high for a turnaround that will restore national pride in athletics, football, and other disciplines.