The remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju should be repatriated, according to recommendations made by a commission constituted by the Ghanaian government.
In addition to paying for all related funeral and burial expenses, the committee recommends that Ghana assume responsibility for the safe return of Segun Olanrewaju’s remains to Nigeria.
Following extensive investigations that included interviews with 30 people involved in the issue, a complete 100-page report was delivered to Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, including this suggestion.
Olanrewaju, also referred to as “Success,” passed away at Korle-Bu Hospital after collapsing during a March 29 bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Trust Sports Emporium Boxing Arena.
The committee’s conclusions demonstrate Ghana’s dedication to promoting respect and togetherness within the framework of African unification, especially in honoring a boxer who made a substantial contribution to the sport in the area.
“Segun Olanrewaju was not just a visiting athlete; he became a valued member of our boxing community here in Ghana,” a committee spokesperson stressed. The entire West African boxing community is deeply saddened by his passing.
The purpose of the report is to help the government work with Olanrewaju’s family and Nigerian officials to make the required arrangements for his funeral and repatriation.
In response, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, has voiced his worries about what he perceives to be delays in the repatriation process and urged the government and Ghana Boxing Authority to return the boxer’s remains as soon as possible.
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He highlighted the psychological toll that this waiting period has taken on Olanrewaju’s family, who are now in a difficult situation.
Dr. Ladipo added that because of the delay, tensions had risen to the point where Olanrewaju’s family was considering protesting outside the Ghanaian embassy in Germany, a plan he attempted to thwart.
Under the direction of Ambassador Major (retd.) Amarkai Amarteifio, the seven-member group worked efficiently and promptly to resolve this delicate matter, finishing its job in the allotted 21 days.
In order to improve the boxing industry and stop future occurrences of this kind, Minister Kofi Adams stated that the Ministry will thoroughly review the report and its recommendations.
