The Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, Nana Boateng Gyimah, has challenged Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams to provide evidence for his allegation that he illegally received US$611,000 and is avoiding a refund.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, Gyimah denied the accusation, insisting that his organisation’s agreements concerning arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were solely with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
He maintained that neither he nor Tribe Culture Fest received the alleged amount from any private individual in connection with the arrangements.
Gyimah has demanded that the minister produce documents to substantiate the claim, including agreements, authorisations and verifiable payment records showing who paid the money, who received it and how the US$611,000 figure was calculated.
The dispute follows recent comments by Kofi Adams linking Gyimah to a controversy surrounding visa arrangements for Ghanaians seeking to travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
The minister reportedly alleged that the money was collected under an arrangement involving the NSA to facilitate travel for the tournament and should be refunded.
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has said the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service is investigating the broader visa-related allegations.
Gyimah has urged Adams to substantiate his claims or withdraw them and correct the public record. He warned that he would consider legal action if the matter remained unresolved.
