John Ansah has emerged as the new Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) after securing an overwhelming majority in Thursday’s election held at the GHALCA Secretariat at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ansah, the former Vice Chairman of GHALCA, received 95 votes, decisively defeating his rival, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, who managed 35 votes.
This victory marks the end of Kudjoe Fianoo’s lengthy tenure as chairman, as he steps aside to make way for Ansah’s leadership.
In the Vice Chairmanship race, Phyllis Marku successfully defended her position by defeating Nana Amankwaa Kwakye.
Ansah, with three terms of experience as a GHALCA executive member, is poised to lead the association with a vision centered on ethical governance and unity.
He pledged to drive GHALCA toward greater success while fostering collaboration among its members.
A total of 134 members participated in the elections, representing various sectors of Ghanaian football: 36 from the Premier League, 48 from Division One, 30 from Regional Football Associations (RFAs), and 20 from the Women’s Premier League.
Koomson’s bid for the chairmanship marked his third attempt, following unsuccessful campaigns against Fianoo in 2016 and 2020.
Other Election Highlights:
- Premier League Representative: Fred Tinda (Gold Stars) triumphed over Joseph Nkoo (Asante Kotoko) and Abdul Rahman Yakubu (Vision FC).
Unopposed Positions:
- Treasurer: Patrick Martey Boye retained his role for a second term.
- Division One League Representative: Eric Opoku.
- Regional Clubs Representative: Gabriel Godwin Kwao.
- Women’s Premier League Representative: ASP Naomi F. Abdulai, CEO of Prisons Ladies.
With the elections concluded, Ansah and his team are set to steer GHALCA into a new era of progress and innovation.