President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons.
The announcement came via a press release issued by GBA Communications Director Mohammed Amin Lamptey through WhatsApp early Wednesday morning.
“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 stated in the release.
Describing the decision as “difficult,” he noted that stepping down was “the most appropriate step for myself and certain executive board members who remain committed to integrity and dignity during this critical period.”
His resignation will officially take effect on Friday, June 27, 2025, after a press conference at the GBA Secretariat scheduled for 10:00 a.m., where he is expected to formally confirm his exit.
Reflecting on his time in office, Mr. Neequaye expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the GBA.
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 also acknowledged facing difficult periods during his tenure, including episodes of harsh 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
Neequaye underscored that the role was entirely voluntary and unpaid.
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,” the statement concluded.
The GBA has invited the media to attend Friday’s press briefing for official confirmation and further clarification.
