Former GAA Chairman Leads Drive to Mobilise Corporate Support to Boost Athletics Attendance in Ghana

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On May 13, 2026

Former Chairman of the Ghana Athletics Association and renowned economist, George Haldane-Lutterodt, has disclosed that he has distributed the official athletics competition programme to eight major organisations in a bid to boost attendance at ongoing track and field events.

According to him, the move is part of a wider effort to encourage corporate and institutional support for athletics and to ensure strong spectator turnout at the championships currently being staged in Accra. He explained that the initiative is aimed at mobilising employees from both public and private sector bodies to attend the events during the afternoon sessions.

He added that several heads of the organisations he engaged with have already given assurances that they will begin releasing staff from tomorrow to support the competition on rotational basis.

Speaking with conviction about the broader objective, he indicated that the effort forms part of attempts by stakeholders to restore pride and dignity to Ghanaian athletics, which has in recent years faced challenges relating to visibility, funding, and public engagement.

He further suggested that the initiative is not a one-off intervention but part of a sustained drive to reconnect the sport with the general public and improve attendance at major competitions, including the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships.

He concluded by emphasising that coordinated support from institutions, stakeholders, and the public will be essential in rebuilding a vibrant athletics culture in Ghana.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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