By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, March 30, GNA – Mr Mohammed Sahnoon, the Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has announced his decision to seek re-election and has endorsed presidential aspirant Mr Richard Akpokavie.
Nominations for the upcoming GOC elections opened on Friday, March 28, 2025, with various aspiring candidates expected to submit their applications until the April 16 deadline.
Mr Sahnoon, who is the president of the Ghana Cycling Federation, has officially communicated his decision to contest for the Secretary General role for the second time running.
Also, Mr Sahnoon has endorsed the presidential candidacy of his fellow legal practitioner, Mr Akpokavie, who has emerged as the leading candidate for the upcoming elections.
“Having served as Secretary General for eight years, he has a deep understanding of administrative frameworks, transparency, accountability, and good governance—cornerstones of effective leadership. This positions him uniquely to address the challenges our organisation faces,” Sahnoon said about Akpokavie in a social media post.
Sahnoon further emphasised that Akpokavie’s experience equips him to tackle systemic issues and implement long-term solutions.
“Progress in sports cannot thrive without robust governance. He recognises that sustainable growth requires empowering institutions, capacity building, ensuring ethical practices, and prioritising long-term strategies,” he said.
Should Sahnoon secure re-election, he expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Akpokavie to advance a shared agenda.
Some of the key priorities he outlined include greater involvement of the Executive Committee (Exco) in decision-making, leveraging Olympic Solidarity (OS) platforms for athlete development programmes, promoting gender equity in sports, and modernising infrastructure.
“Together, we will champion policies that prioritise inclusivity, innovation, and accountability,” Sahnoon pledged.
He urged GOC members to rally behind Akpokavie’s candidacy.
“His proven track record, coupled with a steadfast dedication to governance excellence, makes him the ideal leader to steer our organisation forward. Let us unite behind a vision that places integrity and progress at the heart of sports development,” Sahnoon said.
The highly anticipated GOC elective congress is slated for Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, Committee Hall 1.
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