Former Minister for Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for Yagaba/Kubori, Mustapha Ussif, has dismissed allegations contained in the Auditor-General’s report on the 13th African Games held in Accra, insisting he bears no responsibility for the financial irregularities cited in the document.

The audit report, commissioned in 2025, recommended that Mr. Ussif and other officials be held liable for the recovery of more than GH¢579 million linked to alleged procurement breaches, inflated costs, unsupported payments and contract irregularities associated with the organisation of the Games.

The report also flagged additional amounts in foreign currencies, including more than $44 million and €629,070, which auditors believe should be recovered from persons connected to the management and execution of the continental sporting event.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, Mr. Ussif rejected the claims and maintained that he was not involved in any wrongdoing outlined in the report.

According to him, he expects the audit findings to be formally tabled before Parliament, where affected individuals will have the opportunity to respond to the issues raised by the Auditor-General.

He stated that he is prepared to provide explanations regarding all allegations captured in the report once the appropriate parliamentary processes begin.

The audit reportedly uncovered extensive financial concerns across multiple areas of expenditure, including catering, accommodation, transportation, equipment acquisition and infrastructure development tied to the Games.

Investigators also highlighted alleged irregularities involving major construction projects such as the Borteyman Sports Complex, the University of Ghana Stadium and the Legon Sports Village, where auditors cited significant contract variations and questioned some project costs.

The Auditor-General has recommended that officials named in the report be held jointly accountable for the recovery of the disputed amounts as part of efforts to ensure accountability in the management of public funds connected to the Games.