The new leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee after taking office have taken steps to enhance the organisations communication and other sectors to ease pressure of the flow of informations and getting their mandate across.

In a letter dated May 23, 2025 addressed to all media houses, the Ghana Olympic Committee made the following statements,

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is please to announce the formation of a Communications Sub-Committee, aimed at enhancing the organisations communication strategy and promoting the Olympic Movement in Ghana.

The sub-committee, comprising experience professionals in communication , sports, and media will exist to support the GOC in restoring vibrancy, enhancing public trust, and driving visibility and engagement for Ghanaian sports.

They have been mandated to;

  1. Lead the design, coordination, and execution of all internal and external communication activities of the GOC.
  2. Position the GOC leadership as credible, responsive, and forward-looking
  3. Act as a liaison between the GOC and key audience – including federations, the media, public stakeholders, and international bodies.
  4. Provide technical communication support to national sports federations to enhance their visibility and capacity.
  5. Promote accurate, timely, and consistent messaging on all matters related to the GOC’s goals and activities.

The GOC believes this sub-committee will play a vital role in showcasing Ghana’s sports achievements and promoting the Olympic values.

The committee will be chaired by Mr. Ernest Danso, 3rd Vice -President of the GOC with Mr. Edwin Amankwah, Board Member of the GOC as a member while Mr. Edmund Ackom serves as a Digital Consultant.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armed Wrestling Federation (GAF) serves as the Communications Director with Kenneth Odeng Adade, Secretary General of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation as the Press Officer.

The newly elected president of the GOC, Mr. Richard Akpokavie added, “We are excited about this development and confident that the communication sub-committee will help us achieve our goals by developing and implementing effective communications strategies that will promote the GOC’s programs and activities to enhance stakeholder engagement and media relations.”

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