In line with arriving at the root cause of the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun, who died in Ghana late March, Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has inaugurated a seven-member committee of enquiry to investigate the matter.
The committee will be chaired by Amb. Major (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio with Peter Zwennes Esq., Mr. Ekow Asmah, Samuel Bartels Esq., Mr. Eddie Pappoe, Mrs. Juliana Addo-Yobo Esq. – Secretary and Dr. Martin Engmann as members. They have 21 days to submit their findings to the Ministry.
The committee has five terms of reference including determining the circumstances leading to the death of Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju (deceased) at the Bukom Boxing Arena on the 29th of March 2025.
Also, they are to determine whether the organizers or promoters of the boxing match took adequate steps by international standard to prevent the death of the boxer.
Additionally, they are to determine whether the licensing authorities in Nigeria acted with due diligence and followed procedure in allowing the boxer to accept an international match in Accra according to his qualification and experience.
They are also to examine the conduct of all officials; singular and collective and recommend sanctions where such conduct does not meet acceptable standards and recommend any changes in technical and medical procedures necessary to ensure total safety in the noble art of self -defense.
Meanwhile, the minister has assured Ghanaians and Nigerians of bringing finality to the matter.
By Akosua Adjei|MG Sports|Ghana
