Abeiku Jackson is a Ghanaian swimmer
Ghana’s swimming talisman, Abeiku Jackson has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Africa Aquatics Athletes Commission, becoming the first Ghanaian swimmer to serve on the continental body.
The announcement was made following a recent Bureau meeting confirming the election of new members for a four-year term.
The Commission will be chaired by Marc Pascal Pierre Dansou from Benin, with Holyantsa Rabejaona of Madagascar serving as Secretary.
The Africa Aquatics Athletes Commission represents the interests of African athletes within the continent’s aquatics governance structure.
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Its responsibilities include ensuring players’ voices are heard in decision-making and serving as a platform for advocacy and collaboration across Africa. Abeiku Jackson’s election marks another milestone in his career.
The Team Ghana captain recently won five medals (four gold) at the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championships hosted at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, where Ghana finished with a total of 69 medals.
He has represented Ghana at several international competitions, including the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, and made history by ending the country’s long-standing medal drought at the 2023 African Games, where he won silver and bronze.
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