Mustapha Ussif Rejects Liability over GHS 580 Million African Games Audit Findings

Mustapha Ussif cited in GHS579m Africa Games scandal

A forensic audit into the hosting of the 13th African Games has implicated former Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif and two other top officials in what the Auditor-General describes as widespread financial irregularities involving over GH¢579million in public expenditure. The audit report has recommended that Ussif, former Chief Director of the Ministry, William Kartey, and former Local Organising Committee Chairman, Kwaku Ofosu-Asare…

Mustapha Ussif rejects liability over GHS 580 million African Games audit findings

By Kwame Bediako Former Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has firmly denied allegations of financial wrongdoing linked to the 13th African Games in Accra, rejecting responsibility for the GHS 580,042,347.40 in irregularities flagged in a 700‑page forensic audit report released by the Ghana Audit Service. His denial comes after the Auditor‑General recommended sanctions against him, former Chief Director William Kartey, and LOC Chairman…

African Games Audit: Sports Ministry awarded 55 unjustified single-sourced contracts worth over GHS2.7bilion

In the lead up to the 2023 All African Games, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, under former Minister Mustapha Ussif, awarded 55 single-sourced contracts worth over GHS2.7 billion without justification, according to the Auditor-General. The contracts covered the building of sports infrastructure, provision of cleaning, catering and accommodation services; and the construction of access roads to sporting facilities. Other contracts covered athlet…

Mustapha Ussif denies responsibility for African Games irregularities

Former Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has denied responsibility for any financial irregularities highlighted by the Auditor-General in relation to the 2023 African Games. The former minister responded to reports linking him to alleged procurement and expenditure breaches connected to Ghana’s hosting of the continental sporting event. According to Ussif, he cannot be held personally accountable for the irregularities cited in the Au…