The National Sports Authority (NSA) have directed that the mandate of the incumbent board of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) is extended by a month to August 19, with their term set to expire this Saturday, July 19, 2025.
In a letter dated 16th July, 2025 and signed by Director-General, Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, the NSA made it clear it needed time to implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry established by Sports Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams to investigate the death of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Olarenwaju after collapsing during a boxing match in Accra in March.
Below is the full letter from the NSA to the GBA:
Dear Sir,
RE: NOTICE OF RE-COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE GBA / EXTENSION OF MANDATE OF EXECUTIVE BOARD
Please have the compliments of the Authority.
1. The Authority acknowledges receipt of your letter dated 10th July, 2025 notifying the Authority of the re-composition of the Executive Board of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).
2. At the meeting between the Authority and the GBA on 10th July, 2025, it became clear that the mandate of the Executive Board of the GBA comes to an end on Saturday 19th July, 2025.
3. The Authority is determined to implement the recommendations of the Report of the Ministerial Committee set up to inquire into the death of Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju which occurred on 29th March, 2025.
4. In light of this and to avoid a vacuum in the administration of the GBA, it has become necessary for the mandate of the Executive Board to be extended for a short period pending the formation of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) to take over the affairs of and implement reforms within the GBA.
5. In the circumstances, the mandate of the Executive Board of the GBA is hereby extended for a period of 30 days from 19th July 2025 to 19th August, 2025.
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6. The Authority wishes to assure the GBA and the entire boxing fraternity of its readiness to collaborate with the GBA in the implementation of the recommendations of the said Ministerial Committee to improve and safeguard the sport of boxing in Ghana.
7. Thank you
Yours faithfully,
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YAW AMPOFO ANKRAH
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
Credit: National Sports Authority
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