The Ghana Olympic Committee’s (GOC) president, Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, has announced that he will not run for reelection in the next elected congress.
In April 2025, it is anticipated that associations and federations under the GOC would choose new leaders to lead their operations for the ensuing four years.
“It would be a pleasure to continue serving the country, but I have chosen to do so in other ways,” said Mr. Nunoo Mensah, who has served two terms.
“I wish to confirm that while it would have been an honour to continue serving my nation and sports community in this capacity, there is a greater call to serve humanity in a different and equally fulfilling way.”
“I accordingly want to move on and will not contest in the upcoming GOC elections,” said Mr Nunoo Mensah. ”
He also mentioned a number of his achievements, including the Amasaman OlympAfrica project, the Olympic House’s restoration, and the support given to national federations.
“I believe this is the right time to step aside so that others can continue our progress. While it would be impossible to mention everyone by name, I ask God’s blessings upon those who have contributed to our collective success in various ways.”
“Thank you all for your uniting support, and may God bless you and your sporting fraternity,” the statement ended.
Notably, Ghana earned a medal at the 2020 Olympic Games under Mr. Nunoo Mensah’s leadership for the first time in 30 years.
Source: newsthemegh.com