Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has been included in the manifesto committee of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The former striker is tasked to generate and propose policies regarding youth and sports with his expertise.
The list of members was released on Wednesday night including other names assigned for various sectors.
Dr Bawumia who doubles as the vice president of Ghana unveiled his vision to lead Ghana as the next president earlier this month.
The event held at the UPSA auditorium had Asamoah Gyan present affirming his affiliation with the party.
This development also follows Gyan’s earlier declaration to help revitalize Sports in the country.
In a social media post earlier on Wednesday, the former Sunderland man called on Sports greats from other disciplines to make a meaningful impact on Sports in Ghana.
I believe the time has come for Legends in sports to come together and use their influence, network and resources in attracting investors into our country and make a meaningful impact on our youth in the sports fraternity I.e football, boxing and other athletics. I strongly…
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) February 21, 2024
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Asamoah Gyan proved to be a formidable force up front during his playing days, solidifying his status as the all-time top scorer for Ghana. He accomplished an impressive feat by scoring 51 goals in 109 appearances for the national team.
Additionally, Gyan holds the distinction of being Africa’s top scorer at the FIFA World Cup, netting six goals across three tournament appearances.
Find below the composition of the committee chairs and their various designations.
1. Manifesto Committee
a. Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, Chairman of the Manifesto Committee Chair
b. Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Vice-Chairman of the Manifesto Committee
c. Evron Hughes, Secretary of the Manifesto Committee
2. Manifesto Committee Coordinators
a. Prof. Kwaku Appiah Adu, Coordinator of the Manifesto Committee
b. Dr. Isaac Owusu Mensah, Coordinator of the Manifesto Committee
3. Manifesto Sub-Commitee Chairs
a. Dr. Assibey Yeboah, Economy
b. Tony Oteng Gyasi, Trade and Industry
c. Kwakwo Nsafoah Poku, Energy and Petroleum
d. William Oppong-Bio, Agriculture
e. Dr. Augustine Blay, Communicaton and Digitalization
f. Dr. Gideon Boako, Lands, Minerals, and Natural Resources
g. Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Environment
h. Maxwell Opoku Agyeman, Legal and Governance
i. Justina Marigold, Local Government
J. Ing. Kwabena Agyapong, Housing and Infrastructure
k. Hassan Tampuli, Transport
l. Edward Asomani, Security
m. Michael Ocquaye, Jnr, Foreign Affairs
n. Asamoah Gyan, Youth and Sports
o. Juliet Asante, Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
p. Ama Serwaa, Gender
q. Kofi Dzamesi, Chieftaincy, Religious Affairs, and Civil Society
r. Dr. Ayew Afriyie, Health
s. Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, Educaton