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 edit

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 edit

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

References edit

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