Sports Minister Kofi Adams Halts African Games Payments Amid Audit as CAF Reaffirms 2027 AFCON Hosts

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that the Ghanaian government is withholding payments to several service providers linked to the 13th African Games following discrepancies identified during a rigorous auditing process. Testifying before Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, the Minister explained that the government was explicitly instructed not to settle certain accounts due to issues uncovered during the financial review. This move toward fiscal accountability in the sports sector coincides with a major update from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as President Dr. Patrice Motsepe confirmed that Tanzania will remain a co-host for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Kenya and Uganda, dismissing rumors that the country might be replaced due to preparation concerns.

Back in Ghana, the focus on infrastructure development has shifted to the Oti Region, where Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Nelson Kofi Djabab, and Municipal Chief Executive Safo Nketia have commissioned a series of vital projects. The new facilities include a health center in Nansu, a three-unit classroom block at Kpelema School for Life, and several mechanized boreholes in communities such as Pai Katanga, Adokope, and Chamba Akura. During the handover ceremonies, local leaders emphasized that these improvements in healthcare, education, and water supply are essential for the municipality’s growth, while calling on residents to maintain the infrastructure for future generations.

In addition to infrastructure and sports governance, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has been active in the capital, marking its 20th anniversary and 'Identity Day' with a high-profile public education float through Accra. The event, held on September 16, 2026, was designed to sensitize the public about registration services and applicable fees. Following the awareness campaign, the NIA conducted a special mass registration exercise at the Legon Business School, with the anniversary celebrations set to conclude with an inter-agency sports competition at the Legon Sports Stadium this coming Saturday.

Together, these developments highlight a busy period of public administration and regional sports management. While the government navigates the complexities of auditing large-scale event expenditures to ensure transparency, the delivery of essential services at the municipal level continues to be a priority for local representatives. As Ghana refines its internal identification and social systems, the broader African continent looks forward to the historic three-country hosting arrangement for AFCON 2027, signaling a new era of regional cooperation in sports.