By: Nicholas Akussah
Ghana’s cycling fraternity took a major step toward reviving its flagship race with the launch of the Central Planning Committee for the Tour Du Ghana 2026 on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Committee, which draws representation from key state institutions and the sporting fraternity, will be chaired by former Member of Parliament for South Tongu and sports enthusiast, Hon. Kobby Mensah Woyome.
The members include the Ghana Olympic Committee represented by Nana Adu Mankata II, Ghana Cycling Federation Secretary General Shaaban Mohammed, Africa Cycling Network Satellite’s Simon Cobbina, as well as technical and security agencies including the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority, MTTD of the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, National Ambulance Service represented by Eiden Akudubil Awandaogo, National Road Safety Authority, Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana Revenue Authority, and the National Recreation and Wellness Program. The team is complemented by Local Destination Committee representatives and sub-committees for Media led by Nathaniel Laryea, Finance, and Medical.
The choice of Hon. Woyome as Chairman is seen as a strategic move to bring experience and organizational discipline to the national tour. A former Ranking Member on the Youth, Sports and Culture Committee of Parliament, Hon. Woyome brings years of experience in sports governance, stakeholder mobilization, and national event planning. He has been a consistent advocate for less-financed sports and has previously played instrumental roles in lobbying for budgetary support and infrastructure for federations including cycling, a discipline that requires extensive logistical and security coordination across regions.
In his address, the chairman, Hon. Kobby Mensah Woyome expressed gratitude to the Ghana Cycling Federation and the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee for the confidence reposed in him. According to him, this year’s edition will be historic, describing the task as a collective national assignment.

“I accept this responsibility with a clear understanding that the success of this important international cycling event will depend on our collective commitment, teamwork, and attention to detail,” he stated.
Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavie, who launched the committee thrown his weight behind the Tour Du Ghana 2026, stating that the GOC’s support is driven by its potential to develop cycling in the country and inspire greater youth participation in the sport.
“We are supporting this because we believe its success will help develop cycling in Ghana and encourage many more young people involve”, he stated.
Secretary General of the Ghana Cycling Federation, Mohammed Shaaban, disclosed that the race is expected to commence from Tamale in the Northern Region on November 9 to Accra on November 23, covering roughly 2,401.7 kilometres over 11 stages through the Northern, Savannah, Bono, Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra regions. He revealed that a total of about 90 cyclists across 15 teams are expected to take part, including new entrants such as a Pru team and a Police team.
With planning now officially underway, stakeholders expressed confidence that the 2026 edition, under the stewardship of Hon. Woyome and the diverse technical team, will deliver a world-class event that showcases Ghana’s terrain, promotes healthy living, and restores the country’s prominence on the African cycling calendar.
