Buem MP, Kofi Adams, says he is ready and capable of leading the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

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President John Mahama has nominated him for the position, and he will now face vetting by the Appointments Committee.

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At 49 years old, Kofi Adams is set to take over from Mustafa Ussif, who served as Sports Minister since 2021 under President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration.

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"As a party member, I have done enough and knew I was going to play a role in the administration in one form or the other,” he told GHOne TV.

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“I was prepared to serve in any Ministry but two [Attorney General and Finance Ministry] and so I am not surprised where I am taking to.

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“It is a responsibility. I have identified, studied, followed it [sports] and we can work together as a country and bring our sports to a level that we all desire it should be."

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Kofi Adams is expected to improve the sports sector by upgrading facilities, securing funds for national teams, and boosting their performance in major competitions.

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