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Amarkai Amarteifio

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.

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