Contributor: Danny Kwame Columbus
The recently held All African Games, which was meant to be a celebration of sportsmanship and African unity, instead became a showcase for unbridled wanton corruption that continues to plague Ghana’s institutions.
Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif stands at the center of this scandal, accused of gross financial mismanagement and blatant corruption.
It is beyond time for Mustapha Ussif to be shown the door. Each additional day he remains in office further erodes any semblance of credibility that Ghana’s sports sector might have left.
For far too long, the rot of corruption has been allowed to fester within the corridors of power, shielded by political patronage and apathy. But enough is enough.
The most damning revelation? A staggering $3 million—yes, $3 million—allegedly siphoned off in deals and transactions that reek of dishonesty and greed.
Even more outrageous is the reported $105,000 payment to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) under dubious circumstances.
Such a substantial amount raises serious questions. Why was this money allocated in such a manner? What are the details of this questionable transaction, and what services were rendered to justify such a sum?
Transparency, accountability, and ethics seem to have been thrown out the window, replaced instead by cronyism and shady backroom deals.
Minister Mustapha Ussif has proven himself unfit for the job. His tenure has been marred by scandal after scandal, each more egregious than the last.
The $3 million scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. With the entire sports ministry tarnished by corruption allegations, it is clear that Ussif lacks both the integrity and competence to oversee any public office.
The All African Games, a golden opportunity for Ghana to shine on the continental stage, was rather tainted by financial impropriety and mismanagement under his watch.
How long must Ghanaians tolerate such incompetence? The audacity of these financial misdeeds is not only a betrayal of public trust but also an insult to every taxpayer in this country.
The demand is simple: Mustapha Ussif must not be allowed to remain as sports minister for a single minute longer.
His departure is overdue, and it is time for a full-scale investigation into every cent that has been misappropriated under his leadership.
The All African Games should be about athletic excellence and African pride, not a feeding frenzy for corrupt officials.
Ghanaians deserve better, and the first step in reclaiming that dignity is to remove the rot at the top. Mustapha Ussif must go—immediately.
