Some members of the GOC during the congress
The Extraordinary Assembly of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, ended on a smooth and credible note, as the administration of President Ben Nunoo Mensah demonstrated transparency, accountability, and fairness to the admiration of all delegates.
Delegates gave a resounding round of applause after Treasurer Frederick Acheampong presented the statement of accounts for the 2023 and 2024 financial years.
Deputy Treasurer Isaac Aboagye Duah also presented the 2025 budget, which received overwhelming approval from the delegates.
“For the first time in the history of GOC congresses, accounts were presented without any faults or fights,” said Samuel Ayeh (Jollof), a former athlete, coach, and representative of the Security Services.
However, Fuseini, representing Ghana Athletics, called for consistency, while Christen Ashiley, representing Ghana Canoeing and Rowing, appealed for uniform support for National Federations in the payment of their affiliation fees to their respective International Federations.
Charles Asare of Ghana Cricket commended the assembly for being one of the best, smoothest, and most controversy-free meetings, noting the absence of heated debates or procedural drills.
Yakubu Abdul Razak, also known as ‘Commando’ and representing the Ghana Kickboxing Association, congratulated the board for its excellent service.
He praised the leadership of President Ben Nunoo Mensah over the past eight years and urged his successor to build upon the solid foundation, especially the prudent and transparent financial management.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Ben Nunoo Mensah, who also serves as HRH Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I, Development Chief of the Ga State, expressed gratitude to the delegates for their trust and confidence in the board, which he said had led to numerous achievements.
He also expressed hope that these legacies would be sustained and improved.
As the GOC prepares for its Elective Congress on April 26, 2025, he wished all candidates well and encouraged delegates to vote based on credibility, integrity, selflessness, and proven track records to safeguard the positive image and legacy of the GOC and the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA).
He extended his appreciation to all who supported him and the board over the past eight years, including sponsors, the media, sports enthusiasts, and discerning Ghanaians.
He urged the incoming board to ensure that the over US$500,000 in savings accrued during his tenure be invested into the OlympAfrica Juvenile Sports Excellence Centre at Amasaman, as originally intended.
