President John Dramani Mahama has tasked the newly appointed Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, with revitalizing Ghana’s sports sector and restoring the Black Stars to their former glory.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers at the Jubilee House, President Mahama emphasized the need for transparency, professionalism, and structured management in the sector.
He urged Adams to focus on strengthening all sports disciplines, with special attention to reforming the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
“Hon. Kofi Adams, I don’t envy your job. You have the monumental task of restoring Ghana to its pride of place in Africa and World sports. The shambles that are Ghana’s sports today are completely unacceptable, for a country with our pedigree,” President Mahama said.
He further advised Adams, “I expect that you inject transparency, professionalism, and modernity into the management of the sector. I expect that you concentrate on building up all the sports disciplines and I know the Ghana Football Association would be a good place to start to work to make sure that we return Black Stars to its glory days.”
The President’s remarks underscore the government’s renewed commitment to fostering growth and excellence in sports, recognizing its potential as a tool for national pride, development, and international recognition.