His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has appointed a new Board of Directors for Asante Kotoko SC, according to a press release from Manhyia Palace dated February 27, 2026.
The statement announced that Mr. James Osei Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Joshob Construction, has been named Chairman of the Board. He will be assisted by Mr. Kwasi Osei Ofori, Chief Executive Officer of Rocksure, who takes up the role of Vice-Chairman.
Also appointed to the Board is Mr. Kofi Amoa-Abban, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rigworld Group.
The newly constituted Board is expected to immediately assume its statutory oversight responsibilities. However, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) will continue to handle the club’s day-to-day management duties until the end of the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season.
The Chief of Staff at Manhyia, Mr. Kofi Badu, presided over a meeting to formally introduce the new Board to the interim management team. He called for cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.
Speaking at the meeting, the incoming Chairman, Mr. Osei Brown, expressed the Board’s determination to restore Kotoko to the heights it deserves and urged the management team to intensify their efforts in the closing stages of the season.
Nana Akwasi Awuah Aprinkrah, Chairman of the IMC, welcomed the new Board and pledged the full support of the team throughout the transition period.
The restructuring marks a significant step in the club’s efforts to strengthen the club’s governance and competitive ambitions for the remainder of the season.
