The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 13th African Games has refuted claims made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding their operational budget. A letter from LOC Chairman Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare stated that the reported GHS602,000 (US$48 million) expenditure over 18 days is “erroneous” and a “misrepresentation of the facts.” The committee argues that the budget covers recurrent expenses related to hosting 54 African countries, including medical and anti-doping measures, transport, accommodation, catering, branding, games management, team preparation, broadcasting, and equipment for 29 sporting disciplines. The controversy arises as the country invested heavily in infrastructure, with US$195 million allocated for facilities to host the games, initially planned for August 2023 but postponed to 2024 due to delays in completing sports facilities.