Officials involved in All African Games scandal invited and questioned - President Mahama
President John Mahama has confirmed that officials implicated in the 2023 All-African Games controversy have been invited for questioning.
The event, held in Accra in March 2024, came under scrutiny after reports emerged of a total expenditure of $245 million for the Games.
Additionally, $15 million was allegedly spent on providing meals for athletes and officials, while $4.5 million was reportedly allocated to the management system and accreditation tags.
In a statement on Wednesday night during his first 120-day social contract with Ghanaians, Mr. Mahama emphasized the government's commitment to good governance and transparency, stating,
“A cornerstone of our commitment to good governance and accountability is tackling corruption and eliminating waste.
“I promised to initiate inquiries and forensic audits into several critical matters of public interest.
"This war against corruption continues unabated. A number of officials have been invited and questioned concerning the 13th African Games.”
In April, former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif was interrogated by the National Investigation Bureau, though it remains unclear whether the questioning was directly related to the Games' finances.