Amarkai Amarteifio Explained

Major Amarkai Amarteifio is a Ghanaian retired soldier, lawyer, sports administrator and politician.[1] He served as Ghana's Minister for Youth and Sports during the Provisional National Defence Council era.[2] [3] [4]

Politics

Amarteifio was appointed by Jerry Rawlings, then Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) to serve as Secretary for Youth and Sports. He served in that role from 1983 – 1987.

Sports administration

Amarteifio is currently the board chairman of Accra Great Olympics.[5] [6]

References

  1. Web site: 17 April 2005. Amarkai Amarteifio donates books to Ga Mashie Library. 20 February 2021. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  2. Web site: ABK. 2016-12-16. Maj (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio To Chair GFA/PLB Awards. 2021-02-20. News Ghana. en-US.
  3. Web site: Quao. Nathan. H.E. Amarkai Amarteifio: SWAG must guide sports administrators Citi Sport. 2021-02-20. en-US.
  4. Web site: Association. Ghana Football. Press Release: 2015/16 Ghana Premier League Awards. 2021-02-20. www.ghanafa.org. en.
  5. Web site: Quansah. Maurice. Great Olympics Board Chairman calls for unity on club's 66th anniversary. 2021-02-20. Graphic SPORTS. en-gb.
  6. Web site: Let's unite to regain our place – Amarkai. 2021-02-20. Graphic Online. en-gb.

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