The Gold medalists with the D-G of the Ghana Prisons Service (middle)
The Ghana Immigration Service and Ghana Prisons Service, in separate ceremonies, have welcomed officers of both security institutions who recently returned from Abuja, Nigeria, after participating in the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship.
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, and the leadership of the Prisons Service were present to congratulate the champions — Daniel Acquah (four gold medals), Mabel Yeboah (four gold medals), and Henry Otoo (two silver, two bronze) — on their impressive performances.
The champions presented their medals to the Director-General and shared their experiences and insights with the top officials.
During the meeting, Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie expressed her excitement about the potential benefits of sports for inmates.
She noted that sports could play a significant role in rehabilitation and pledged to support the development of armwrestling within the Prisons Service.
In a related development, the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, CGI Samuel Basintale, who was fascinated by the performances of Edward Yamoah Asamoah (two gold medals), Blessed Abeka Nunoo (one gold, one silver, two bronze), Godwin Sackey (one gold, one silver), and referee Nii Otoo Larkyne, also echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the importance of sports in promoting physical fitness and teamwork among personnel.
Mr Basintale promised to provide support for the development of armwrestling within the service, including training facilities, equipment, and sponsorship.
The African Armwrestling Champions from the security services, who won a total of 20 medals out of Ghana’s 55-medal haul, were thrilled by the support and enthusiasm shown by the Ghana Immigration Service and Ghana Prisons Service.
They expressed their gratitude and promised to continue promoting the sport and inspiring others to take up armwrestling.
Mr Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, was thrilled by the promise and continuous collaboration and support for the development of armwrestling in Ghana by the security services.
“We’re motivated and inspired, knowing that we have the backing of these two major security agencies in the country,” he added.
