GBF ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP IN LANDMARK POLLS
The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) has ushered in a new era following decisive elections held on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium. In a commanding show of confidence from delegates, former First Vice President Alhaji Dauda Fuseini secured an emphatic 85–25 victory over incumbent President DSI Bernard Quartey to become the new President of the Federation.
The result marked a clear call for renewal as members overwhelmingly endorsed Fuseini to steer the affairs of amateur boxing in Ghana over the next four years.
New GBF Executive Board (2025–2029)
The elections produced a strong and experienced Executive Board mandated to oversee kids, juvenile, youth, and elite amateur boxing, as well as all national teams:
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President: Alhaji Dauda Fuseini (85 votes)
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1st Vice President: Nii Adama Addy (Nii Gonti Adjor) – elected unopposed
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2nd Vice President: Solomon Otoo-Lartey (Great Mangola) – retained position with an 82–28 victory over Ophelia Naa Okailey
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Treasurer: Mustapha Nettey – re-elected with an 80–30 win over Michael Baffour-Awuah
Executive Members (Validated Votes)
The keenly contested Executive Board membership race produced two winners:
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George Lamptey – 68 votes
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Sarah Lotus Asare – 61 votes
Their victories came ahead of Dave Bishop, Foster Enam Dagadu, Mustapha Awal, and Abdul Rasheed Williams.
Notably, Sarah Lotus Asare made history by becoming the first female Executive Board member of the Ghana Boxing Federation, marking a significant milestone in the Federation’s governance.
Immediate Swearing-In and GOC Charge
The newly elected executives were immediately sworn into office by President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Lawyer Richard Akpokavie, Esq. He charged the leadership to unite the amateur boxing fraternity and prioritize rebuilding a formidable Black Bombers national team capable of sustaining Ghana’s rich boxing legacy as a major medal contender at international competitions.
He was accompanied by GOC General Secretary Mohammed Sulley Muniru, Deputy General Secretary Bawa Fuseini, and Board Members Nana Adu Mankattah and Kamal Sulley, who congratulated the executives and formally welcomed them into office.
A President’s Pledge
In his acceptance remarks, President Alhaji Dauda Fuseini pledged transparent, accountable, and inclusive leadership.
“As a former First Vice President, I have learned valuable lessons. I intend not to repeat the mistakes of past administrations and will work fairly with all stakeholders to advance Ghana boxing,” he stated.
Credible Electoral Process
The elections were conducted under the supervision of officials from the Electoral Commission of Ghana, with organization and coordination handled by an Election Committee chaired by veteran sports administrator Mr. Ernest Danso (representing the GOC) and Madam Emelia Ansah, Assistant Secretary-General of the GBF from the National Sports Authority (NSA).
Historical Context
Since its establishment in the late 1950s—formerly known as the Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABA)—the Federation has yet to experience a presidential administration extending beyond a single tenure.
Past leaders include G.A. Amartefio, Eddie Blay (Olympic and Commonwealth medalist), Colonel George Sharpe, and Emmanuel Offei Darko (former Accra Mayor), all of blessed memory. Others include Eddy Duplan, Ray Quarcoo, and the late Gideon Quartey, who was succeeded by his Vice President George Lamptey, before the immediate past President DSI Bernard Quartey handed over to his Vice President—now President—Alhaji Dauda Fuseini, following what many have described as an “electoral knockout.”
Story compiled by:
CHARLES JOJO EPHSON
GBF Media
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