A forensic audit into Ghana’s hosting of the 13th African Games has placed former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif at the centre of a massive financial recovery recommendation, after auditors uncovered what they described as widespread irregularities across nearly every aspect of the event’s organisation.
The Auditor-General is seeking the recovery of more than GHS 579 million, alongside $44.3 million and €629,070, from Mr. Ussif, former Chief Director William Kartey, and former LOC Chairman Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare.
The audit, commissioned by John Dramani Mahama in 2025, uncovered alleged cost inflation, unsupported payments, contract irregularities, and payments for goods and services that auditors say were either poorly documented or never delivered.
Among the most alarming findings were nearly GHS 468 million in questionable engineering and construction claims tied to the Borteyman Sports Complex, University of Ghana Stadium, and Legon Sports Village projects.
Auditors also flagged inflated accommodation expenses, overpricing in anti-doping services, transport and logistics discrepancies exceeding GHS 30 million, and millions spent on infrastructure defects at venues including the Aquatic Centre and Legon Stadium.
Although no criminal liability was established, the Auditor-General concluded that the scale and pattern of the irregularities justified full financial recovery from the officials named in the report.
The report also mentioned Prof. Amin Alhassan in connection with a broadcast training contract linked to the Games.
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