Ghana Boxing Association (GBA) Second Vice President aspirant Ellis Quaye has praised the vetting process ahead of the association’s elections, describing it as thorough and demanding.
The elections, originally scheduled for June 4, were postponed, with a new date yet to be announced. Despite the delay, Quaye believes the extensive vetting exercise is a positive step for the future of Ghana boxing.
Speaking to Citi Sports, Quaye revealed that candidates were subjected to detailed questioning about their backgrounds, experience, and contributions to the sport.
“The vetting process was rigorous. It wasn’t just sitting down and having just a conversation, but they actually took me through some difficult steps, like for instance trying to find out how long I got into boxing, what got me into boxing and how I got into management and promotions, what sort of interviews I went through and who did it and all that, which I felt was very positive.”
He added that the process should become a permanent feature of future elections within the sport.
“If it wasn’t done in the past before, what they’ve done is very positive and I hope the coming board or whoever is going to be in position will actually bank on that and work on that and improve on it.
Quaye is contesting the Second Vice President position against fellow boxing administrators Dave Bishop and Alhaji Moshud Zaid, both well-known figures within Ghana boxing.
While acknowledging the experience of his rivals, Quaye believes his international exposure gives him a unique advantage.
“Yes, I know Masoud has been in boxing for some time as well. He’s actually served on the board before. He’s been around boxing for some time. Myself, I’ve been around boxing, but the advantage I have is I have the world stage, which he hasn’t got that yet.”
The veteran manager and promoter argued that his experience working with Ghanaian boxers across Europe and America could help revive the country’s fortunes on the global stage.
“I’ve worked in the world, but with Ghanaian boxers, so I have the best of both worlds and that’s what we actually need in boxing.”
Quaye believes Ghana’s long wait for a world champion can be ended through stronger international connections and greater opportunities for local fighters.
“Our boxers will be able to travel and fight with the world so that we’ll have a world champion. We haven’t got a world champion in a very long time and that’s what Ghana boxing is lacking. With my experience in Europe and America, I’ll be able to impact positively on our boxers and try to bring some world titles back home.”
The upcoming GBA elections are expected to play a key role in shaping the future direction of Ghana boxing as the sport seeks to rebuild and strengthen its structures following a challenging period.
