Former Black Stars captain Abedi Ayew Pele has been appointed to a newly inaugurated Ministerial Advisory Board, tasked with supporting the Ministry’s policy direction and advancing Ghana’s nationwide sports development agenda.

The nine-member board was unveiled on Tuesday by Sports and Recreation Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, and brings together senior government officials, private-sector leaders, and civil society representatives.

Board Composition


  • Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP) – Minister for Sports and Recreation (Chairman)

  • Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah – Chief Director, Ministry of Sports and Recreation

  • Amb. Alexander Grant Ntrakwa – Head of Delivery, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Mr. Stephen Kwaku Owusu – Technical Advisor, Ministry of Education

  • Ms. Amerley Nuno-Amarteifio – Director of Legal, Ministry of Finance

  • Mr. Cleanse Tsonam Akpeloo – CEO, Suku Technologies / AGI Representative

  • COP Lydia Yaako Donkor – Director-General, CID

  • Mr. Abedi Ayew Pele – Former Black Stars Captain

  • Mr. Michael Esuon – Director, Finance & Administration, Ministry of Sports and Recreation (Secretary)

Mandate and Vision

Minister Adams emphasized that the board will serve as an active working body, providing strategic guidance in:


  • Youth development

  • Governance and accountability

  • Inclusive sports growth

He also announced that the Sports Development Fund is nearing completion and will soon be laid before Parliament to secure sustainable financing for infrastructure and grassroots programmes.

Minister’s Confidence

The Minister expressed optimism about the board’s composition, encouraging members to deliver bold and practical ideas that will shape Ghana’s ambition to become a continental leader in sports and recreation.

This appointment marks another milestone in Abedi Pele’s post-playing career, positioning him to contribute his vast experience and influence to Ghana’s sports policy and development framework.