Amarkai Amarteifio
Ambassador Major (Retired) Amarkai Amarteifio is a former Minister for Sports and a retired military officer in Ghana, known for his significant contributions to the development of boxing in the country. He has played a vital role in nurturing boxing talents through the Kotoku Academy, including renowned boxers like D.K. Poison and Azumah Nelson.
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Amarkai Amarteifio chaired the government-appointed committee that investigated Olanrewaju's death.
Olanrewaju’s body will arrive Nigeria next week – NBBofC
Nigeria· 2025-06-07
Amarkai Amarteifio chaired the committee that investigated the death of Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.
Committee submits report on boxer Olanrewaju’s deathNigeria· 2025-05-18
Major (Retired) Amarkai Amarteifio described the incident as 'unfortunate' but noted that it should act as a catalyst for reform across the sporting landscape.
Ghana to act on findings of Committee investigating Nigerian boxer’s death — Sports Minister
Ghana· 2025-05-17
Major (retd.) Amarkai Amarteifio was appointed to head the committee of enquiry into the circumstances of Olanrewaju's death.
Family’s grief deepens as Olanrewaju’s corpse remains in GhanaNigeria· 2025-04-29Ambassador Major (Retired) Amarkai Amarteifio is the chairman of the committee investigating the death of Olanrewaju.
Ministry of Sports and Recreation launches inquiry into death of Nigerian Boxer Gabriel OlanrewajuGhana· 2025-04-08