President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the 15-member Governing Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA) with immediate effect. The decision was announced on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and affects the board chaired by Dr. Fred Awaah.
The board included representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Ghana Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, National Sports College, tertiary institutions and other stakeholders in sports development.
Among its members were Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Fuseini Bawa, Samuel Duku Sarfo, Samson Deen, Richard Kofi Akpokavie, Hajia Sulemana Zenabu, Alhaji Iddris Muntawakilu Ahmed and Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong.
The Presidency has directed the relevant sector ministry to take the necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution.A new Governing Board is expected to be constituted in due course.
