BY Grace Zigah
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially extended the mandate of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Executive Board by 30 days.
The extension, which begins from July 19, 2025, will now elapse on August 19, 2025.
This decision comes after a meeting held last week between the leadership of the NSA and the interim board of the GBA, led by acting president Roger Barnor.
Reason For Extension
The NSA insisted on delaying the electoral process to allow for the full implementation of recommendations from the Ministerial Committee set up to investigate the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who passed away on March 29, 2025.
The Authority is determined to implement the recommendations of the Report of the Ministerial Committee to improve and safeguard the sport of boxing in Ghana.
Recommendations
The extension of the GBA Executive Board’s mandate is to enable the formation of an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to take over the affairs of the GBA and implement reforms within the organization.
The NSA wishes to assure the GBA and the entire boxing fraternity of its readiness to collaborate with the GBA in the implementation of the recommendations of the said Ministerial Committee.
