The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has appointed former chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture, Kobena Mensah Woyome, as head of its newly established Government Relations and Stakeholders Sub-Committee.
A letter dated August 12, 2025, and signed by GOC Secretary Mohammed Muniru Kassim, confirmed the appointment, which entrusts Mr Woyome with the responsibility of driving government engagement and advising on policies that align with the GOC’s development agenda and the statutes of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Mr Woyome, the immediate past Member of Parliament for South Tongu in the Volta Region, brings vast political and legislative experience to the role.
His leadership is expected to fast-track collaboration between the government and the Olympic movement, ensuring Ghana’s sports policies directly support athletes, coaches, and technical officials nationwide.
The GOC’s Executive Board, under the stewardship of Richard Akpokavie, recently approved a new committee structure designed to strengthen its institutional framework and deepen stakeholder relations.
Mr Woyome’s elevation is seen as a strategic move to give the Olympic body greater influence in shaping sports policy at the highest level.
The appointment letter further assured Mr Woyome of the GOC’s commitment to working closely with him to advance the cause of sports development in Ghana, a mission that aims to unlock opportunities for millions of young talents across the country.
