President Mahama urges Kofi Adams to revive Ghana’s sports
President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Kofi Adams, the newly appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation, with reviving Ghana’s sports sector.
Mahama emphasized the need to restore Ghana’s sporting pride, initially focusing on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and prioritizing the development of all sporting disciplines.
He described Ghana’s sports as being “in shambles” and acknowledged that revitalizing it is a monumental task.
President Mahama urged Adams to return the Black Stars to their former glory.
He urged Adams to work tirelessly to restore the country’s lost glory in African and global sports.
Ghana, once a powerhouse in African sports, has struggled in recent years with disappointing performances that have dimmed its former prestige.
Adams’ appointment has sparked renewed hope, especially after his vow to rejuvenate Ghanaian sports during the vetting process.
On Friday, February 7, 2025, during Adams’ swearing-in, President Mahama mentioned the challenges Ghanaian sports face and called on the new minister to diligently revitalize the sector.
“I don’t envy your job; you have the monumental task of restoring Ghana to its rightful place in African and world sports. The current state of our sports sector is unacceptable for a country with our pedigree. I expect you to bring transparency, professionalism, and modernity to its management,” the president stated.
The president further urged Adams to initiate the rebuilding process with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), emphasizing that enhancing football governance would be a vital first step.
