Breaking News: Kofi Adams appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation

Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency, has been appointed as the Minister for Sports and Recreation by President John Dramani Mahama.

The announcement came after President Mahama released the final list of ministerial appointments on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

In his new role, Kofi Adams will oversee the newly merged Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is pending a vetting process by Parliament.

If approved, he will spearhead initiatives to promote sports development and recreational activities in Ghana as part of the government’s broader agenda in its second term.

Kofi Adams ready to assume role as Minister of Sports and Recreation

Kofi Adams has expressed his readiness to serve as Ghana's Minister of Sports and Recreation. In an interview shared by GhOne on X, Adams, a passionate sports enthusiast and boxing fan, conveyed his enthusiasm for the position, stating,

I love boxing; I will gladly accept the sports minister position if appointed

Adams’ tenure will be closely watched by the sports community, particularly as the Black Stars aim to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations.

With Ghana's recent underperformance in football, expectations are high for him to introduce reforms that will yield positive results.

Experience and political journey

Kofi Adams brings significant political experience to his new role. He has previously served as Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and was elected as the party's National Organiser in December 2014.

In the lead-up to the 2016 elections, Adams played a key role as the campaign coordinator of the NDC's 15-member national campaign team

This team included notable figures such as Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, with Johnson Asiedu Nketia serving as chairman

Adams' leadership and political expertise will be pivotal in steering Ghana's sports and recreation sector towards success and delivering on the high expectations of the nation.