Two-time Paralympian and former board member of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC), Frederick Assor, has raised concerns over the NPC’s recent actions, accusing the body of straying from its core mandate.
This follows the NPC’s appointment of 38 sports journalists as media administrative officers last week, aimed at promoting and developing para sports in Ghana.
While the initiative has been praised by some as a move to boost visibility, Assor believes it signals a worrying shift in focus.
> The NPC is not a developer of sports, NPC doesn’t develop sports. It only implements policies for federations.
He argued that the NPC’s primary role is to support federations in preparing athletes for major competitions like the Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, African Games, and other international events, not to directly appoint coaches, administrators, or media personnel.
We have federations for a reason. They are the ones mandated to develop sports and nurture athletes. The NPC’s job starts when it’s time to prepare athletes for global events. That’s when the paperwork, documentation, and logistics come into play
Assor questioned the NPC’s recent pattern of appointments, noting that such actions could undermine the autonomy and responsibility of the individual sports federations.
If the NPC begins appointing coaches and media officers while federations exist, then we must ask—what is the role of the federations now?
His comments add to growing debate within Ghana’s para sports community about the structure, governance, and long-term vision of the NPC.
