Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr Richard Kofi Akpokavie has been elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and Commonwealth Games Federations.
At an elective congress held at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mr Akpokavie polled an overwhelming 44 votes out of 63 valid votes, while his contender, Micheal Odum Aggrey, had 19 votes.
Mr Akpokavie will be taking over from Ben Nunoo Mensah, who served eight years as the President of the GOC.
The General Secretary race saw Mohammed Muniru Kassim oust incumbent Mohammed Baadae Sahnoon with just a three-vote margin in a closely contested race.
Astute sports administrator Mawuko Afadzinu retained his 1st vice president role after going unopposed, likewise Mr Frederick Otu Lartey, who is running for the second vice role.
The third vice position saw Mr Ernest Danso, the Chef De Mission of the 13th African Games, beat incumbent Mohammed Mahadi.
Mr Evans Yeboah, President of the Badminton Association of Ghana, was elected as treasurer, while the assistant treasurer position was won by Nii Lante Bannerman.
Full results of GOC elections below:
President: Richard Akpokavie
First Vice: Mawuko Afadzinu
Second Vice: Feredrick Otu Lartey
Third Vice President: Ernest Danso
Secretary-General: Mohammed Muniru Kassim
Treasurer: Evans Yeboah
Assistant Treasurer: Edward Patrick Nii Lante Bannerma
Olympic Sports Reps (Five slots): Delphina Quaye, George Lamptey, Richmond Quarcoo, George Tettey, Kamal Sulley
Non-Olympic Sports: George Owusu Ansah (National Sports for All)
Three other members: Rafatu Inusah, Edwin Amankwah, Nathaniel Johnson
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