The President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation, Charles Osei Asibey, has declined an invitation to join the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Previously appointed to serve on the Youth and Sports sub-committee alongside former footballer Asamoah Gyan and others leading up to the December 7 election, Mr. Asibey has opted to maintain political neutrality and refrain from affiliating with any party.
He conveyed his decision through a statement released on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
“Mr Osei Asibey, known for his dedication to sports development and advocacy, has decided not to join the campaign subcommittee to maintain his apolitical stance.
He believes it’s important to stay neutral and impartial in his current roles within the sporting community.
“In a statement today, Mr Osei Asibey stressed the importance of keeping politics separate from sports, given his leadership positions in Armwrestling at both local, continental and global levels.
As President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation, he’s responsible for promoting fairness and integrity in the sport,” the statement read in parts.
Read the full statement below:
