The president of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, has resigned, citing personal reasons.
The Ghana Boxing Authority’s Communications Director, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, announced Abraham Kotei Neequaye’s resignation via a statement released on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
“I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I am resigning as the president of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) due to personal reasons,” the statement said.
He described the decision as “difficult to make,” but indicated it was “the best course of action for me and some executive board members with integrity and dignity at this crucial time.”
According to the press release, shared by the Authority’s communications officer, Neequaye’s last day in office will be Friday, June 27, 2025.
A press conference has been scheduled for 10:00 AM at the GBA Secretariat on June 27, where he will formally communicate his resignation and engage with stakeholders, including the media.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve and value the insights I’ve gained, which I believe will benefit me in my future endeavours,” Neequaye reflected on his tenure as GBA president.
He clarified that the decision followed “careful considerations of my career goals and personal aspirations.”
During his tenure, he introduced reforms aimed at enhancing the credibility of the sport and strengthening its organisational structure.
Neequaye also acknowledged the challenges he faced during his tenure, particularly the public criticism directed at him and some of his board members.
“Let me seize the opportunity to thank the media landscape for the support you offered me and my board members, especially those of us who suffered character assassination during these difficult times,” he stated.
The press release extended an invitation to media outlets to attend a press conference on June 27 “to equip yourself with firsthand information.”
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