The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has actively represented Ghana and the African region at the World Conference on Doping in Sport, convened by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Korean Anti-Doping Agency (KADA), and the Busan Metropolitan Government from Monday, Deecember 1-5.
Held once every six years, the global summit brings together more than 1,500 participants from over 190 countries to shape the next phase of anti-doping policy and systems.
As a Foundation Board Member of WADA, Mr. Adams took centre stage during the Foundation Board meeting, delivering a major intervention on behalf of Africa.
He reaffirmed Africa’s full support for WADA’s strategy on attracting private sector partnerships and funding; citing the continent’s experience with the SuperSport partnership as a case study of impactful collaboration.
“Africa owes SuperSport genuine gratitude. Their support brought real anti-doping programmes to our region. But we must now build on that momentum, attract new partners, and mobilise donors who share our values,” he stated.
Alongside boardroom advocacy, Kofi Adams participated in a high-level African caucus meeting led by the Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development at the African Union Commission, H.E. Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah.
The meeting brought together African Sports Ministers, legal experts, and the AU Sports Council to deliberate on strengthening homegrown anti-doping infrastructure.
Ghana’s progress in passing its Anti-Doping Law and moving swiftly to establish a national agency was widely recognised as a significant legislative and operational milestone on the continent.
WADA officials commended Ghana’s proactive approach and called for sustained leadership in promoting evidence-based, athlete-focused anti-doping reforms.
The Sports Minister further pledged Africa’s commitment to assist WADA in identifying and engaging potential partners that align with its global clean sport mission.
The conference, which also saw strong representation from global figures including the IOC President and WADA leadership unanimously adopted of the new 2027 World Anti-Doping Code known as the Busan Declaration, a critical reference point for global sport regulation in the years ahead.
Ghana remains committed to advancing clean sport through law, education, and global collaboration.