Abraham Kotei Neequaye Resigns as Ghana Boxing Authority President
In a press release released Wednesday evening, Abraham Kotei Neequaye, the president of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), announced his decision to resign from his position, citing personal reasons.
Mohammed Amin Lamptey, the director of communications for the GBA, conveyed the news over WhatsApp.
“I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I am resigning as the president of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) due to personal reasons,” Mr. Neequaye disclosed in the statement.
It was “difficult to make,” he said, but it was “the best course of action for me and some executive board members with integrity and dignity at this crucial time to take.”
He will publicly announce his retirement at a press conference at the GBA Secretariat at 10:00 am on Friday, June 27, 2025, after which his resignation will go into effect.
Reflecting on his time in office, Mr. Neequaye expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve as GBA president, stating, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that I have been given as the GBA president. I actually value the insights that I have learned, and I expect them to help me in my future endeavours.” He clarified that the decision followed “careful considerations of my career goals and personal aspirations.”
Mr. Neequaye also acknowledged the challenges faced during his tenure, particularly when he and some of his board members faced public criticism.
“Let me seize the opportunity to thank the media landscape for the support you offered me and my board members, especially those of us who suffered character assassination during these difficult times,” he stated.
The GBA President emphasized that the role was voluntary and came without financial reward.
“I want to thank fellow compatriots wherever you are for being supportive of my professional growth in an office that doesn’t pay salary or allowance but just a sacrificial work to serve others and one’s country,” he wrote.
The press release invited media outlets to attend Friday’s press conference “to equip yourself with firsthand information.”
