Nana Boateng Gyimah, Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, has denied allegations that he or his organisation illegally received US$611,000 and failed to refund the money, challenging Sports Minister Kofi Adams to provide evidence to support the claims.
In a press statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, Mr Gyimah insisted that Tribe Culture Fest’s contractual arrangements were solely with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
He maintained that neither he nor the organisation received the alleged US$611,000 from any private individual in connection with the arrangements in question.
Mr Gyimah called on the Minister to produce any agreement, authorisation or consent that establishes the alleged financial arrangement involving him or Tribe Culture Fest.
He also demanded verifiable payment records showing who paid the money, who received it, when the payment was made and how the US$611,000 figure was determined.
“I categorically deny the allegations attributed to the Minister for Sports, Hon. Kofi Adams, that I or Tribe Culture Fest illegally received US$611,000 and avoiding a refund,” he stated.
The Tribe Culture Fest CEO said the allegations could damage his reputation and undermine the integrity of the organisation if they were not supported by evidence.
He therefore urged Mr Adams to substantiate the claims or withdraw them and correct the public record.
“I call on the Minister to substantiate his allegations or withdraw them and correct the public record or have my lawyers to deal with,” he said.
Mr Gyimah’s statement did not provide further details about the alleged transaction or the circumstances that prompted the Minister’s claims.
