Kofi Adams Reflects on the Challenges of Leading Ghana’s Sports Ministry Without a Deputy
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has opened up about the difficulties he has faced during his eight months in office, particularly the challenges of operating without a deputy. Adams, who was sworn in as the head of the ministry in February, took over from Mustapha Ussif following the National Democratic Congress’s victory in the 2024 elections.
President John Mahama’s recent restructuring of ministries within the Civil Service has left some, including Adams’s, without deputies, complicating the minister’s responsibilities. Speaking on Asempa FM, Adams described his role as “not easy,” emphasizing the hurdles he has encountered since assuming leadership.
“My role has not been easy. Our finances as a country were not that strong when I took over,” Adams stated. He highlighted the backlog of outstanding payments and other pressing issues that required immediate attention and resolution.
To navigate these challenges, Adams has had to consult with President Mahama and seek solutions to these persistent problems. “Sometimes I have to travel out, be at a function, and at the same time, I am serving as a Member of Parliament. In all these, there is no deputy,” he explained.
Despite the difficulties, Adams expressed gratitude for the support he has received from his ministry, acknowledging that the journey has been tough but manageable with their assistance. His reflections shed light on the complexities of managing sports and recreation in Ghana during a period of financial constraints and administrative restructuring.
