Ghanaian football royalty Abedi Ayew, better known as Abedi Pele, has been named to the Inter-Ministerial Advisory Board on Sports by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams.
The appointment, confirmed by the Minister brings one of the continent’s most decorated players into the heart of government decision-making on sports policy for the first time.
Abedi Pele, the only Ghanaian to have won the African Footballer of the Year award three times and the architect of Olympique Marseille’s 1993 UEFA Champions League triumph, will now lend his voice and vision to shaping the future of Ghanaian sport at the highest level.
The advisory board’s membership comprises distinguished individuals from various sectors, reflecting a diverse approach to sports development. The list of members includes:
Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP) — Minister and Chairman
Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah — Chief Director, Ministry of Sports and Recreation
Amb. Alexander Grant Ntrakwa — Head of Delivery, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Stephen Kwaku Owusu — Technical Advisor, Ministry of Education
Ms. Amerley Nuno-Amarteifio — Director, Legal, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Cleanse Tsonam Akpeloo — CEO, Suku Technologies, Association of Ghana Industries
COP. Lydia Yaako Donkor — D-G/CID, Private Sector
Mr. Abedi Ayew Pele — Former Black Stars Captain, Private Sector
Mr. Michael Esuon — Director, F&A, Ministry of Sports and Recreation (Secretary)
Adams assured the board of his full support and collaboration, promising that all constructive suggestions aimed at improving operations, staff welfare, and public service delivery will be prioritized.