The National Sports Authority (NSA), in collaboration with Africa Rugby, has formed a five-member Normalisation Committee to manage the affairs of the Ghana Rugby Association (GRA) and oversee the election of new national officers by the end of 2024.

The committee is led by Mohammed Sahnoon, representing the Ghana Olympic Committee, and includes Dave Gilbert from World Rugby and Africa Rugby, Abdul-Majeed Bawa, the NSA’s Deputy Director General, Bawa Fuseini from Ghana Athletics, and Erica Amoako from Ghana Rugby.

Following the resignation of Herbert Mensah as GRA President in August 2023 after his election as President of Rugby Africa, the committee aims to restore stability to Ghana Rugby, which has faced legal challenges since 2021. Its mandate includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with World Rugby and Africa Rugby standards, and organizing a transparent election of new leadership by the close of 2024.

This Normalisation Committee will also strengthen ties between Ghana Rugby and international bodies, addressing non-compliance issues to avoid suspension from international competitions. The committee members will not be eligible to run in the upcoming elections, ensuring fairness in the transition process.

NSA Board Chairman Seth Panwum expressed gratitude to Africa Rugby for its support in resolving Ghana Rugby’s challenges.