Accra:A former Ghana national cricket player, Samson Kwesi Awe Awiah, has been elected President of the Ghana Cricket Association (GCA). He defeated the incumbent, Emmanuel Kwame Owusu-Ansah Asare, in a closely contested three-way race during the Association’s elective congress on October 24, 2026.
According to Ghana Web, the election took place at the Cantonments Police Mosque Conference Room amid controversy, stakeholder disagreements, and legal uncertainty, making it one of the most contentious elections in recent Ghana cricket history.
Originally scheduled to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium Media Centre, the congress was relocated following a rescheduled notice by the National Sports Authority (NSA) due to an impending application for an injunction. Disagreements over the delegate list had previously caused tension, with concerns about its composition and the absence of contact details for candidates to reach delegates. This led Kalvin Mcquaye to file an application seeking an injunction against the electoral process.
Despite the uncertainties, the election proceeded, resulting in Awiah securing 11 votes to win the presidency. Asare garnered nine votes, while Eugene Khing, a former Cricket Operations Officer, received five votes. This change in leadership marks a significant development for Ghana cricket, as an ex-national player takes charge after eight years under the outgoing administration.
In other executive positions, Samuel Nana Ekow Biney Asamoah defeated incumbent Oscar Provencal to become Vice President, and Angela Cassandra Allotey retained her position as Treasurer. Nihal Abass, Shijo Devasia, and former national player Simon Ateak were elected to the six-member Executive Committee.
However, uncertainty looms over the legal implications of the injunction application and whether the election results will withstand potential legal challenges. The status of the application is expected to remain a key issue in the aftermath of the congress.
The newly elected administration faces a significant responsibility over the next four years to address challenges in Ghana cricket, including sport development, national team performances, domestic competitions, and grassroots structures. The leadership will need to rebuild confidence, strengthen administration, and restore Ghana cricket's competitive standing.