By Simon Asare

Accra, May 15, GNA – The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced Mr Dickson Kyere Duah, Member of Parliament for Berekum West, as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the 50th anniversary of the prestigious SWAG Awards.

Ms Rosalind Amoh, Deputy Editor for the Daily Graphic, was also named chairperson of the SWAG Awards Nominations Committee.

These committees will play crucial roles planning a memorable 50th anniversary of the prestigious SWAG Awards and identifying outstanding sports performers and organisations for honours.

In a statement issued and signed by Mr Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG, explained that the 50th SWAG Awards Planning Committee would oversee the planning of a grand commemoration and execution of the anniversary awards ceremony.

He added that the committee would be responsible for showcasing Ghana’s rich sports history, honouring legends and performers in the year under review, and celebrating the country’s sporting history over the past five decades.

The SWAG Awards Committee would be chaired by Mr Kyere Duah, Member of Parliament for Berekum West who also doubles as the Bono/Ahafo Regional Vice Chairman of SWAG.

He will be assisted by Mr Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, former CEO of Ghana Digital Centre; Mr Maurice Quansah, Sports Editor of Graphic Communications Group Limited; and Ms Rosemary Mbroba Gaisie, formerly of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.

Others include Ms Veronica Commey, Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority; Mr Sammy Heywood Okine, former SWAG General Secretary; Mr William Dodzi Ezah, former SWAG General Secretary and Editor at the Ghana News Agency; Mr Kenneth Odeng Adade, Deputy General Secretary of SWAG; and Mr Charles Kwadwo Ntim of Homebase Media as members.

The statement added that the SWAG Awards Nomination Committee would identify and nominate exceptional individuals and organisations in various sports categories for the prestigious SWAG Awards.

They would also ensure a rigorous and transparent nomination process, upholding the highest standards of excellence in sports.

The nominations committee would be chaired by Ms Amoh, former treasurer of SWAG and an editor at the Graphic Communications Group Limited.

Other members include Mr Kyei Baffour, representing SWAG Western and Western North, Bright Yeboah Taylor, Sports Statistician and historian, Gabriel Obu, an expert in least financed sports, as members.

Other members of the committee include Matilda Dimedo, Women’s Football; Francis Ofori from the SWAG Secretariat; Prince Obiba Ayim Poakwa, SWAG Greater Accra, Davis Attuquaye Clottey, SWAG Volta/Oti, Precious Sermevor, SWAG Bono/Ahafo, John Kwasi Arthur, SWAG Central, and Francis Okyere, SWAG Eastern.

“We are thrilled to announce these committees as we prepare to celebrate 50 years of the SWAG Awards. Their dedication and expertise will be instrumental in making this anniversary celebration a memorable one.

“The members of both committees bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in sports journalism, administration, and event planning.

“SWAG is confident that their collective efforts will result in a successful and impactful celebration,” SWAG President Kwabena Yeboah added.

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