The 13th African Games expenditure generated controversy in Ghana
Some Ghanaian football fans have called for stiffer punishment for individuals found guilty of stealing money during the 13th African Games hosted in Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama directed the Auditor-General to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit into the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games held in Accra from March 8 to 23, 2024, following the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
According to the statement, the review will examine tender and contracting processes, funding sources, disbursements, sponsorships, and the overall management of resources allocated for the continental competition.
President Mahama further directed that the audit should evaluate the performance and coordination of all government agencies and committees involved in planning and executing the Games.
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The Auditor-General has until the second week of December 2025 to present the findings to the president.
This move has sparked positive reactions from some sports fans, who commended President Mahama for taking steps to recover looted funds.
However, many individuals expressed concern that government-led investigations often fail to yield meaningful results in the long run.
They urged the president and the investigative body to ensure that anyone found guilty of corruption in the expenditure review be jailed as a deterrent.
Some also suggested that the audit will give former sports minister Mustapha Ussif an opportunity to clarify controversial figures in the expenditure and be held accountable.
Check out some of the reactions below:
Well done President Mahama and the current Administration!
Every great builder starts by clearing the debris.
The current government’s insistence on accountability isn’t delay it’s preparation.Cleaning up the past makes way for a cleaner future.
Refreshing leadership. Clear…— XActivist-Jerry💫 (@XActivistJerry) November 4, 2025
This was one of the scandals I so wanted this government to look into. How can you use $15m to feed athletes for just 2 weeks?
— Peter Valentine (@Petvalentino007) November 4, 2025
just a reminder that we spent 190million dollars on the facilities for the African Games. https://t.co/vNrx8Es5wz
— Scanty SZN (@EiiScanty) November 4, 2025
Someone must do jail out of all the investigations. We can’t just waste time and money
— Kwabena Nketia (@eugeneblacq) November 4, 2025
Medaase Mr. President
— Melfah🇬🇭 (@Gyanwaa12) November 4, 2025
I hope it won’t end at the shocking findings but the perpetrators will be punished
— Nana Kwame Asimeni (@nka_gha) November 4, 2025
The former minister shouldn’t be walking free after all those fat budgets
— kingelsurajy (@kingelsurajy) November 4, 2025
Mustapha Ussif get ready. Nsawam is calling.
— kalaaty (@ALIDAUDA16) November 4, 2025
Mk we see proper result
— Miguel SarkCess🕊 (@MiguelSarkCess) November 4, 2025
It’s going to be bloody
— #NAFOKormla Fella 🇬🇭🤝🇺🇦 (@DekuKormla) November 4, 2025
As3m aba😆😆😆😆
— nana_yaw (@EmmanuelGyamfi5) November 4, 2025
Everyday investigations and findings but we dont see any punishment. Make i go bed eh 😏
— thepodplug (@thepodplug233) November 4, 2025
SB/JE
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