The announcement was made following a recent Bureau meeting confirming the election of new members for a four-year term. The Commission will be chaired by Marc Pascal Pierre Dansou of Benin, with Holyantsa Rabejaona of Madagascar serving as Secretary.

The Africa Aquatics Athletes Commission represents the interests of African athletes within the continent’s aquatics governance structure. Its responsibilities include ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making, and serving as a platform for advocacy and collaboration across Africa.

Abeku’s election marks another step in his career. The Team Ghana captain recently won five medals (four gold) at the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championships hosted at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, where Ghana finished with a total of 69 medals.

He has represented Ghana at several international competitions, including the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, and made history by ending the country’s long-standing medal drought at the 2023 African Games, where he won silver and bronze.

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The event will bring together elite swimmers from across the West and Central African sub-region, as Ghana continues to position itself as a key hub for aquatic sports development in the region.

The seven-member LOC is chaired by Dr. Frederick Boamah, with Seth Nti serving as Secretary. Other members include Ayishatu Farida Iddriss, Mohammed Aputeog, Hubert Leo Mensah (representing the National Sports Authority), Elizabeth Addae and Aba Katu.

Speaking at the inauguration, LOC Chair, Dr. Boamah said: “It is both an honour to accept this responsibility on my behalf and on behalf of my other Committee members.

“To be asked to lead is to be asked to serve and we are very much aware of the responsibilities that have been trusted to us. We pledged to do our best.”

The championship is expected to serve as both a high-level competition and a developmental platform for junior and senior swimmers across Zone 2.

It will also allow Ghana to showcase its growing capacity to host international sports events.

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The amazing young swimmers got 37 gold medals, 14 silvers and 11 bronze to become champions of the third edition of the competition.

Marlins, winners of the 2023 edition, placed second with 32 medals while GH Aquatic Masters clinched the third position with 24 medals.

GH Dolphins also won two prestigious individual awards at the event.
Boris Ushinskii claimed the Best Male Swimmer prize after winning four gold medals.

Mercedes Abdallah, who won five gold medals and a silver, took home the Best Female Swimmer prize.

“Event went as well as planned,” GSA’s President Delphina Quaye said.

“We are growing, the kids are getting more interested.

“Parents are enrolling their kids into swimming lessons and the kids are doing marvelously well. We know we have a future.”

Next year’s edition promises to be even more exciting as clubs reorganise to battle for medals and bragging rights.

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