Samson Deen has been re-elected as President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) for another four-year term after securing an overwhelming 38 out of 40 votes at the 2025 African Paralympic General Assembly held in Accra, Ghana.
The Assembly, hosted at the Marriott Hotel, brought together representatives from 42 National Paralympic Committees and 20 international observers.
Deen’s re-election, with 95% of the votes, extends his tenure at the helm of the continental body until 2029.
He first assumed office in 2021 and has since led several initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity, athlete participation, and visibility for Paralympic sports across Africa.
In his acceptance speech, Deen expressed gratitude to the delegates for their continued trust, pledging to strengthen the Paralympic movement across the continent.
“The trust placed in me by the delegates is a testament to our shared belief in the power of sports to transform lives,” Deen said.
“Together, we will continue to build an inclusive and dynamic Paralympic movement that uplifts every athlete and every nation in Africa.”
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ignatius Ellettey was elected General Secretary of the African Paralympic Committee after securing 36 out of 39 votes.
