Samson Deen re-elected President of African Paralympic Committee for a second term

Samson Deen has been re-elected as President of the African Paralympic Committee for a second four-year term, having secured 38 out of 40 votes at the 2025 African Paralympic General Assembly in Accra, Ghana.

The Assembly, hosted at the Marriott Hotel, was attended by representatives from 42 National Paralympic Committees and 20 international observers. Deen’s re-election with 95% of the votes extends his tenure as President until 2029.

Since assuming office in 2021, Deen has led several initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity, athlete participation, and visibility for Paralympic sports across Africa.

In his acceptance speech, Deen expressed gratitude to the delegates for their continued trust, pledging to strengthen the Paralympic movement across the continent.

“The trust placed in me by the delegates is a testament to our shared belief in the power of sports to transform lives,” Deen said.

“Together, we will continue to build an inclusive and dynamic Paralympic movement that uplifts every athlete and every nation in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ignatius Ellettey was elected General Secretary of the African Paralympic Committee after securing 36 out of 39 votes.