Sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah has said he does not see Kofi Adams, the Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation, as someone with deep knowledge of sports.
He explained that he has known Adams since their university days when Adams was a teacher at Adisadel College and an active member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, Kwaku Yeboah pointed out that Adams is mainly known for his political career, not for his involvement in sports.
Speaking on Peace FM, he admitted that Adams’ nomination for the role took him by surprise.
“While I was working at ATL Radio, he [Kofi Adams] was also teaching chemistry at Adisadel College, while working for the NDC. He was a spokesperson for President Rawlings before rising to become an MP.
“However, I cannot vouch for his knowledge and expertise in sports, even though he is a competent person in what he does,” he said in Twi.
The Peace FM journalist noted that he expected former MP for Odododiodio constituency, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, to get the nod to run the sports ministry due to his experience as a sports broadcaster and administrator.
“In all honesty, my expectation was Nii Lante Vanderpuye, because he has done it before as an accomplished sports broadcaster. Since we don’t have the power to appoint, we only share our opinions.
We wish Adams the best,” he added.
President John Dramani Mahama has chosen Kofi Adams as the Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation.
A statement issued on January 21, 2024, confirmed that Adams will be in charge of sports and recreational activities if approved.
His appointment will be finalized after he goes through a vetting process by the Parliamentary Appointment Committee and is deemed fit for the position.