Court Imposes Lifetime Bans on GAFF Officials in Amputee Football Dispute
High Court in Accra issued lifetime bans to Francis Adjetey Sowah, Charles Narh and Benjamin Armah for ethical breaches in amputee football
In Brief
- •High Court in Accra issued lifetime bans to Francis Adjetey Sowah, Charles Narh and Benjamin Armah for ethical breaches in amputee football
- •The court rejected the Ghana Amputee Football Federation’s claim to exclusive oversight and granted NPC Ghana a permanent injunction
- •Judgment delivered July 30, 2026 by Justice Jerome Noble‑Nkrumah in the Commercial Division of the High Court
- •The bans were based on a 2019 WAFF email citing ethical violations
- •GAFF was found lacking recognition from the National Sports Authority, NPC Ghana and WAFF
Why It Matters
The ruling clarifies the governance of amputee football in Ghana, removing a disputed federation from claiming sole oversight and reinforcing the authority of the National Paralympic Committee. The lifetime bans signal a strict stance against unethical conduct within the sport’s administration, potentially deterring future misconduct. This decision may influence how other sports bodies in Ghana and the region structure their oversight and accountability mechanisms.
Key Details
- Lifetime Bans
- 3 individuals
- Judgment Date
- July 30, 2026
- Court
- High Court, Commercial Division, Accra
- Judge
- Justice Jerome Noble‑Nkrumah
- WAFF Email Date
- September 25, 2019
- GAFF Incorporation Year
- 2009 (original objectives)
Context & Background
Amputee football has been gaining prominence in Ghana, but disputes over governance have led to legal challenges.
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