The Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, Nana Boateng Gyimah, has denied allegations that he or the festival illegally received US$611,000 and refused to refund the money, challenging the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to provide evidence to support the claims.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, Gyimah categorically rejected the allegations attributed to the Minister, insisting that neither he nor Tribe Culture Fest received the alleged amount from any private individual in connection with the arrangements in question.
He explained that Tribe Culture’s contractual arrangements were solely with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
“For the record, Tribe Culture’s agreement was solely with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority. Neither I nor Tribe Culture Fest received the alleged US$611,000 from any private individual in connection with the arrangements in question,” he stated.
Gyimah challenged Kofi Adams to produce documentary evidence establishing the alleged financial transaction, including any agreement, authorisation or consent involving him or Tribe Culture Fest.
He also demanded verifiable payment records detailing the identity of the payer and recipient, the date of payment and the basis for arriving at the US$611,000 figure.
The Tribe Culture Fest CEO maintained that the allegations, if left unsubstantiated, could damage his personal reputation and undermine the integrity of the festival.
“My reputation and the integrity of Tribe Culture must not be undermined by unsubstantiated public accusations,” he said.
He consequently called on the Sports Minister to substantiate the allegations or withdraw them and correct the public record, warning that his lawyers could take up the matter.
The statement did not provide further details of the financial arrangements involving the NSA and the GTA or include supporting payment documentation.
The dispute adds a new dimension to questions surrounding the alleged US$611,000 transaction, with Gyimah insisting that any claims against him or Tribe Culture Fest must be backed by verifiable evidence.
By: Bernard Mensah
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