John Ansah has been elected as the new Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) after securing a commanding win in Thursday’s elections held at the GHALCA Secretariat at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The former Vice Chairman of GHALCA garnered 95 votes, defeating his opponent Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, who received 35 votes. Ansah’s victory signals the end of Kudjoe Fianoo’s extended tenure as chairman, paving the way for new leadership.
In the contest for Vice Chairperson, incumbent Phyllis Marku retained her position after defeating Nana Amankwaa Kwakye.
Ansah, who has served as a GHALCA executive member for three terms, promised to prioritize ethical governance, unity, and collaboration among members. He expressed his commitment to steering the association toward growth and success.
“I am honored by the trust you have placed in me,” Ansah said. “Together, we will work to advance GHALCA and strengthen Ghanaian football.”
Election Participation and Results
A total of 134 members voted in the elections, representing the various divisions of Ghana football:
- Premier League: 36 voters
- Division One League: 48 voters
- Regional Football Associations (RFAs): 30 voters
- Women’s Premier League: 20 voters
Key Election Highlights
- Premier League Representative: Fred Tinda (Gold Stars) won against Joseph Nkoo (Asante Kotoko) and Abdul Rahman Yakubu (Vision FC).
- Treasurer: Patrick Martey Boye retained his position unopposed for a second term.
- Division One League Representative: Eric Opoku ran unopposed.
- Regional Clubs Representative: Gabriel Godwin Kwao retained his position unchallenged.
- Women’s Premier League Representative: ASP Naomi F. Abdulai, CEO of Prisons Ladies, also stood unopposed.
This election marked Koomson’s third attempt at the chairmanship, following unsuccessful bids in 2016 and 2020.
With the elections concluded, Ansah and his team now take charge, promising a new era of innovation and progress for GHALCA and Ghanaian football as a whole.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net | Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
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