Dan Kwaku Yeboah, the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th Africa Games, has said he is backing President John Dramani Mahama’s order for a forensic audit into the All-Africa Games.
According to Dan Kwaku Yeboah, he is backing President Mahama’s directives with 100 bags of cement.
The veteran sports journalist noted that, despite serving as the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee, he did not sign any financial contract during the games.
He also added that anyone who hates accountability is a thief.
Speaking in an interview shared on social media, Dan Kwaku Yeboah stated, “I would like to thank President Mahama. Anyone who hates accountability is a thief. So if President Maham wants a forensic audit, I support him with 100 bags of cement… I believe we worked as a group, but everyone had a different role”.
“I am particularly happy because even though I was Director of Communications, I never signed any contract. But when the issue came up about media accreditation costing around $4 million, people accused me of looting funds.
“I would like to plead with Ghanaians, every contract related to media was handled by the ministry. They only discussed the details with us. But if I claim I saw the financial documents and knew whether they were blue or black, I would be telling big lies before God,” he added.
His remarks follow, President John Mahama ordering the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit into the finances of the 13th African Games held in Accra in 2023.
This follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games.
John Mahama’s directive forms part of efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and value for money in the use of public funds.
The Auditor-General is expected to scrutinise all financial and operational aspects of the Games.
The forensic audit is expected to cover procurement and contracting, financial management, project delivery, asset utilisation, and institutional oversight.
Reports suggest the audit will also “examine the tendering and selection of contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the management of funds and expenditures, including sponsorships, as well as the timelines, costs, and value-for-money outcomes of facilities built for the Games.
Also, verify the ownership and current state of assets procured or constructed and review the coordination among agencies and committees involved in organising the event”.
On Tuesday (4 November), a statement from the Presidency stated, “government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the prudent use of public funds”.
“Specifically, the review will focus on:
Procurement and Contracting Processes: Examining tender procedures, selection of contractors and suppliers, and compliance with the Public Procurement Act (Act 663), as amended.
Financial Management and Expenditure Control: Reviewing funding sources, disbursements, expenditures, and sponsorship arrangements.
Infrastructure and Project Delivery: Assessing project timelines, cost variations, and value-for-money outcomes of works executed for the Games”.
The Auditor-General is to submit the audit report to the President by the second week of December 2025.
The African Games, held from March 8 to 23, 2024, drew public criticism over its expenditure of more than $195 million on infrastructure and an additional $46 million reportedly needed for operational costs.
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