President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the governing board of the National Sports Authority (NSA) with immediate effect, bringing an end to the tenure of the board chaired by Dr Fred Awaah.
The directive was issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of a broader decision by the President to dissolve the governing boards of the NSA and eight other state institutions.
According to the directive, the affected boards will be reconstituted in due course.
The dissolution comes at a critical period for Ghana’s sports sector, particularly amid growing concerns over the state and management of major sporting facilities across the country.
Fred Awaah-led NSA Board
The Fred Awaah-led NSA board was sworn into office in December 2025 and was tasked with providing strategic oversight of the Authority and supporting the development and management of sports infrastructure and activities.
Members of the dissolved board included NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah; National Sports College representative Fuseini Bawa; Ministry of Sports and Recreation representative Samuel Duku Sarfo; and Ministry of Finance representative Nana Adwoa Owusu-Amoh.
The Ministry of Education was represented on the board by Is-Haku Al-Hassan, while the Security Services Sports Association was represented by Col. Richard Kofi Akoto.
Other members included Dr Luguterah Austin Wontepaga, representing tertiary institutions; National Paralympic Committee representative Samson Deen; and Ghana Olympic Committee representative Richard Kofi Akpokavie.
The board also included sporting personalities Hajia Sulemana Zenabu and Alhaji Iddris Muntawakilu Ahmed, as well as Prof Emmanuel Osei Sarpong and Theresa Osahene, who represented persons in sports development.
Hamilton Kweku Nixon also served as an additional member of the NSA board.
Concerns Over Sports Facilities
The dissolution comes against the backdrop of renewed concerns over the condition of some of Ghana’s major sporting facilities, including the Accra Sports Stadium and the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The state of the facilities has generated public discussion, particularly over their readiness to host high-profile domestic and international sporting events.
Concerns over the availability and suitability of stadiums have become increasingly significant as Ghana prepares for important international fixtures.
The Black Stars are expected to host The Gambia in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, making the condition of the country’s premier sporting facilities a matter of national interest.
The NSA is responsible for the management and development of public sports facilities, as well as supporting the promotion and organisation of sporting activities across the country.
The President’s decision to dissolve the board is therefore expected to trigger discussions about the future direction of the Authority, the management of sports infrastructure and the government’s broader strategy for improving Ghana’s sports sector.
The government is expected to announce the composition of a new NSA governing board in due course.
