Two journalists, two administrators: Profiles of the 4 people likely to serve as Deputy Minister of Sports and Recreation

While the possibility of a deputy sports minister remains uncertain as the government has stated that some ministries will not have deputy ministerial portfolios, several names have surfaced as potential candidates to serve alongside Adams.

Given Adams’ background and experience as a Member of Parliament, expectations are high for his leadership at the sports ministry, necessitating a strong backup to help steer affairs.

Amid the swirling rumours, four men have emerged as top contenders who could potentially bring the expertise and passion required to support Adams in driving Ghana’s sports development forward.

This article sheds light on these three individuals.

Dickson Kyereh-Duah

The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyereh-Duah, popularly known as Stuttgart is rumoured to be the leading candidate for the role of deputy to Kofi Adams at the sports ministry

Kyereh-Duah made his parliamentary debut after winning the December 2024 elections, securing a seat in Ghana’s Parliament for the first time.

His distinguished career—marked by excellence, integrity, and dedication to sports development, communication, journalism, and academia—highlights his wealth of experience for the role.

With a strong background in sports journalism and significant administrative experience, Stuttgart brings strategic thinking, leadership, and a deep commitment to driving transformational change in Ghana’s sports sector.

His unique blend of expertise and passion positions him to make a lasting impact on the country’s sports landscape.

Sampson Deen

Sampson Deen is a seasoned expert in hospitality, communication, and sports management, with over two decades of experience dating back to 2003.

A serial entrepreneur, Deen founded the African Origin Group of Companies in 2017, which includes African Origin Travels and Sports Tourism, and AOG Construction Services.

He was elected as President of the African Paralympic Committee in 2021 and continues to serve in that role. In 2024, Deen secured another term as President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana, winning uncontested at the 2024 Elective General Assembly.

Ben Nunoo Mensah

Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah is a renowned figure in Ghanaian sports, serving as the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).

He has made significant contributions to the development of sports in Ghana.

His educational background is impressive, having attended St. Augustine’s College and later graduating with an Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS).

Nunoo Mensah has had a distinguished career in sports management and administration. His experience extends to the international stage, where he was the chaperone of the Ghanaian contingent at the 2012 Commonwealth Games in London.

His leadership roles have also included being the Treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), although he resigned due to personal reasons.

He later became the President of the GOC, taking over from Prof. Francis Dodoo after winning the election on March 15, 2017.

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah is a renowned Ghanaian journalist, media practitioner, and sports visionary, serving as the Chairman of the Beach Soccer Committee of the Ghana Football Association.

With a storied career spanning sports broadcasting, marketing, branding, and administration, he has left an indelible mark on Ghana, Africa, and the global sports landscape.

As a pioneering entrepreneur, Ankrah’s passion for sports development led him to establish the Ghana Beach Soccer franchise in 2007, which has since grown into a thriving national league.

Ankrah’s illustrious journalism career has taken him to global heights. Notably, he anchored the acclaimed BBC Fast Track radio sports show in London from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, he honed his craft with prominent UK-based networks OBE TV and Vox Africa TV.