Tribe Culture Fest chief executive Nana Boateng Gyimah has threatened to take legal action against Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams unless he produces evidence for claims that the organisation unlawfully received US$611,000 linked to Ghana’s arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gyimah rejected the allegation in a statement dated 12 October 2026, saying he had not received the money from any private individual. He challenged Adams to provide documents proving that the alleged financial arrangement took place.
The dispute concerns a reported US$611,000 payment connected with the tournament preparations. Gyimah said Tribe Culture Fest’s only agreements were with the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Tourism Authority.
He has called for verifiable records identifying the payer, the recipient and the date of the transaction. Gyimah also wants Adams to withdraw the allegation and correct the public record if he is unable to support it with evidence.
The exchange increases scrutiny of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which have already faced questions over visa facilitation and spending related to the tournament.
Gyimah’s denial and threatened legal proceedings, however, do not on their own confirm whether the alleged transaction took place.
