Richard Akpokavie Elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee
ACCRA, April 28, 2025 – Richard Akpokavie has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), succeeding Ben Nunoo Mensah. The election took place Saturday, with Akpokavie securing a decisive victory over his opponent, Michael Aggrey.
decisive Victory for Akpokavie
Akpokavie garnered 44 votes, significantly surpassing Aggrey’s 19 votes. This marks a accomplished bid for Akpokavie, who previously served as the Secretary-General of the GOC from 2017 to 2021 and ran for president four years prior, narrowly losing to Mensah by seven votes.
From Hockey Captain to Olympic leadership
Prior to his administrative roles,Akpokavie had a notable athletic career in hockey,culminating in his captaincy of the national team. he later transitioned into sports administration, including leading the National Hockey Federation.
New Secretary-General appointed
In addition to the presidential change, Mohammed Muniru Kassim has been appointed as the new Secretary-General. However,Mawuko Afadzinu will remain as First Vice-President and Frederick Otu Lartey will continue as second Vice-President. Evans Yeboah, the president of the National Badminton Federation, has been elected as treasurer.
What was the vote count difference between Richard Akpokavie and michael Aggrey in the GOC presidential election?
Richard Akpokavie Elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee
ACCRA, April 28, 2025 – Richard Akpokavie has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), succeeding Ben Nunoo Mensah. The election took place Saturday, with Akpokavie securing a decisive victory over his opponent, michael Aggrey.
decisive Victory for Akpokavie
Akpokavie garnered 44 votes, substantially surpassing Aggrey’s 19 votes. This marks a accomplished bid for Akpokavie, who previously served as the Secretary-General of the GOC from 2017 to 2021 and ran for president four years prior, narrowly losing to Mensah by seven votes.
From Hockey Captain to Olympic leadership
Prior to his administrative roles,Akpokavie had a notable athletic career in hockey,culminating in his captaincy of the national team. he later transitioned into sports management, including leading the National Hockey Federation.
new Secretary-General appointed
In addition to the presidential change, Mohammed Muniru Kassim has been appointed as the new Secretary-General. However,Mawuko Afadzinu will remain as First Vice-President and Frederick Otu Lartey will continue as second Vice-President. Evans Yeboah, the president of the National badminton Federation, has been elected as treasurer.
Q&A: Richard Akpokavie’s GOC Presidency
Q: Who is Richard Akpokavie?
A: Richard Akpokavie is the newly elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC). Previously, he served as the GOC Secretary-General and captained Ghana’s national hockey team.
Q: Who was the previous President?
A: Ben Nunoo Mensah was the former President of the GOC.
Q: How significant was Akpokavie’s victory?
A: Akpokavie won by a large margin,securing 44 votes compared to his opponent Michael Aggrey’s 19 votes.
Q: What other key appointments were made?
A: Mohammed Muniru Kassim is the new Secretary-General. Mawuko Afadzinu and Frederick Otu Lartey remain as First and Second Vice-Presidents, respectively. Evans Yeboah has been elected as Treasurer.
Q: What’s Akpokavie’s experience in sports?
A: He has a background in hockey, having captained the national team and leading the National Hockey Federation. He also served as the Secretary-General of the GOC from 2017-2021.
Q: What will this change mean for Ghana’s Olympic future?
A: Time will tell. Akpokavie’s leadership, combined with the new team, will shape the direction of Ghana’s Olympic efforts. Stay tuned for updates on their initiatives!
With Richard Akpokavie at the helm, the future of Ghanaian sports looks promising. Follow the GOC for more exciting updates!
