In a statement signed by its President, Johnson K. Gameli Kportufe, the Federation said its Executive Board had become aware of parties, some based outside Ghana, organising skating competitions, promoting programmes, and seeking sponsorship or donations for skating activities in the country without any engagement with Ghana Skate.
Ghana Skate grounded its position in national law, noting that under the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934) and the Sports Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1988), every national, regional, or district sports association in Ghana is required to register with and be recognised by the National Sports Authority, and to operate under a constitution aligned with its affiliated international federation’s rules.
The Federation stated that it remains the only entity registered with the National Sports Authority to govern skating in Ghana, and the only one affiliated with World Skate for that purpose.
The Federation further stated that any activity conducted outside its authorisation, and without the underlying registration and recognition of the National Sports Authority, falls outside the recognised structures of Ghana and international skating governance and carries no endorsement from Ghana Skate, the National Sports Authority, or World Skate.
Despite the firm tone, Ghana Skate struck a note of openness toward collaboration, saying it welcomes genuine partnership from individuals and organisations, both local and international, who wish to contribute to the growth of skating in Ghana. Such parties, the Federation said, are invited to formally engage through its official channels rather than operate independently of its structures.
Ghana Skate urged members of the public, sponsors, and potential partners to verify the authenticity of any skating-related event, facility, or fundraising initiative directly with the Federation before participating or contributing.