Kofi Adams (L) and Abraham Kotei Neequaye (R)
Outgoing President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, has confirmed months of swirling rumours about a deepening feud with top government officials after announcing his resignation with a barrage of fiery warnings.
Neequaye’s shock exit, announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in a statement citing “career goals and personal aspirations,” was widely seen by insiders as the result of mounting tension between the GBA boss and the Minister of Sports and Recreation.
Sources say the Ministry’s unwillingness to continue working with Neequaye left his position virtually untenable, despite the official line.
But any doubt about the bad blood was erased on Monday, June 30, 2025, when Neequaye used his final press conference to deliver stinging threats at those he claims undermined him.
“I will fight Kofi Adams and Nii Lante, but I don’t want to fight them through the Ghana Boxing Authority. I want to leave sports alone, and as a politician, I will come and fight you guys,” he said.
Neequaye also made it clear he’s bowing out for the sake of the President and his party, not because he’s scared of the Sports Minister or the NSA boss.
“I am resigning because of His Excellency the President and also to the party I belong to, but I am not afraid of the Minister (Kofi Adams) and the NSA Director General (Yaw Ampofo Ankrah) at all,” he fired, calling out the two officials he believes made his work impossible.
Neequaye formally handed over leadership to 2nd Vice President Roger Barnor, who now takes over as President of the Ghana Boxing Authority.
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