Abraham Kotei Neequaye has resigned from his role as the President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).
In a statement dated June 24, Abraham Kotei Neequaye cited personal reasons for his decision to step down.
"I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I am resigning as the president of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) due to personal reasons,” he disclosed.
He described the decision as “difficult to make,” but indicated that it was “the best course of action for me and some executive board members with integrity and dignity at this crucial time.”
His resignation will take effect on Friday, June 27, 2025, after an official press conference scheduled for 10:00 am at the GBA Secretariat, where he will formally announce his exit from the role.
Reflecting on his tenure, Mr. Neequaye expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president of the GBA, stating, “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 clarified that the decision followed “careful considerations of my career goals and personal aspirations.”
Mr. Neequaye also acknowledged the difficult moments faced during his administration, especially when he and some of his board members encountered 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,” he stated.
The GBA President emphasised that the role was entirely voluntary and came without financial benefit.
“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,” he wrote.
Full statement
I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I am resigning as the president of Ghana Boxing Authority(GBA) due to personal reasons.
While it was a difficult decision to make,it was the best course of action for me and some executive board members with integrity and dignity at this crucial time.
My last day in office is expected to be on Friday, June 27,2025, after an official press conference at the GBA secretariat at 10:am to officially announce my resignation as a democratically elected GBA president for four-year tenure.
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.The decision came out after careful considerations of my career goals and personal aspirations.
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.Your media outlet is respectfully invited to the press conference on Friday at 10:am to equip yourself with firsthand information.
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.
..............Signed..............
Abraham Kotei Neequaye
(GBA,President)