Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation, has opted not to accept an invitation from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to serve on the 2024 Campaign Manifesto Sub-committee on Youth and Sports.

Despite being named as part of the manifesto committee for Dr. Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, alongside Asamoah Gyan, Asibey has chosen to remain neutral on political grounds and not be associated with any specific party.

In a statement released on Sunday, February 25, 2024, Asibey explained his decision, stating, “Mr. Osei Asibey, known for his dedication to sports development and advocacy, has decided not to join the campaign sub-committee to maintain his apolitical stance. He believes it’s important to stay neutral and impartial in his current roles within the sporting community.”

The statement emphasized the significance of keeping politics separate from sports, particularly given Asibey’s leadership positions in armwrestling at local, continental, and global levels. As President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation, he is committed to promoting fairness and integrity in the sport.