President John Mahama has directed 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.
Meanwhile, the Attorney General, speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, revealed that investigations are still ongoing in respect to the All-African Games.
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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President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Auditor-General to carry out a thorough forensic audit of the organization and management of the 13th All-African Games.
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