In a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025, President John Mahama officially swore in Kofi Adams as the new Minister of Sports and Recreation. This appointment comes after a thorough vetting process by Parliament, culminating in Adams’ approval by the Appointments Committee.
During the ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the urgency of revitalizing Ghana’s sports sector, which he described as “completely unacceptable” for a nation with a rich sporting heritage. He expressed his admiration for the role Adams is stepping into, acknowledging the monumental task ahead of him.
“You have the monumental task of restoring Ghana to its pride of place in African and world sports,” Mahama stated. The President called on Adams to implement transparency, professionalism, and modernity in the management of sports in Ghana, focusing on improving all sporting disciplines and working closely with the Ghana Football Association.
Adams has already vowed to do his best for the sports sector, promising to holistically transform sports and prioritize all sporting disciplines during his vetting. With his appointment, Ghanaians are hopeful that the country’s sports sector will experience a significant turnaround.
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