US$611,000 World Cup controversy: Tribe Culture Fest CEO threatens legal action against Kofi Adams

Tribe Culture Fest CEO Nana Boateng Gyimah has threatened legal action against Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams unless he provides evidence to support allegations that the organisation illegally received US$611,000 in connection with Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup arrangements.

Gyimah, in a statement dated October 12, 2026, categorically denied receiving the money from any private individual and challenged the minister to produce documents establishing the alleged financial arrangement.

The dispute centres on the reported US$611,000 payment, with the Tribe Culture Fest CEO insisting that the organisation’s agreement was solely with the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Tourism Authority.

He has demanded verifiable payment records showing who paid the money, who received it and when the transaction occurred. He also wants Adams to withdraw the allegation and correct the public record if he cannot substantiate it.

The confrontation adds a new dimension to scrutiny of Ghana’s World Cup arrangements, which have come under pressure over questions surrounding visa facilitation and tournament expenditure.

However, Gyimah’s denial and threat of legal action do not independently establish whether the alleged transaction occurred.