President John Mahama has instructed the Auditor-General to conduct a thorough forensic audit of the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games. This directive follows a report from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). According to sources at the Presidency reported by JoyNews, this action is part of efforts to enhance accountability, transparency, and ensure value for money in the use of public funds for the continental sporting event.
The forensic audit, which will be overseen by the Auditor-General, aims to examine all financial and operational aspects of the Games. This includes areas such as procurement, contracting, financial management, project delivery, asset utilisation, and institutional oversight.
Specifically, the audit will examine the tendering and selection of contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the management of funds and expenditures, including sponsorships, as well as the timelines, costs, and value-for-money outcomes of facilities built for the Games.
It will also verify the ownership and current state of assets procured or constructed and review the coordination among agencies and committees involved in organising the event. The Auditor-General is expected to submit the findings of the forensic audit to the President by the second week of December 2025.
Source: Prince Adu-Owusu
