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Abdul Hayye Yartey re-elected Ghana Bodybuilding President

Incumbent Abdul Hayye Yartey was re-elected the President of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA) after polling 11 out of 14 votes on Friday, February 24, 2023, in Accra.

Yartey defeated the incumbent Vice President Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah who had three votes and will now steer the affairs of the Association for the next four years.

Group photograph of the new executives

The rest of the executives were elected unopposed, Vice President, George Fausta Baffoe; General Secretary, Naa Amerley Ashley; Treasurer, Rosemary Yayra Fiadonu; Head of Women’s Committee, Mrs. Bambi Sam; Head of Technical Committee, Dr. Samuel Adjei; and Media Committee Member, Clement Osei Aboagye.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Yartey expressed gratitude to the delegates for his re-election and pledged to work harder.

“I would like to thank the GBFA for the trust once again. We have come a long way. I call for support and unity for the development of the sport,” he said.

Credit: Graphic Online

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