The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has called on the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Samuel Basintale Amadu, to discuss the way forward to deepen the relations between the two institutions.

The visit, characterised by warm interactions and an inspiring conversation, was also to congratulate Mr Amadu on his appointment to the highest office in the service.

Mr Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, who led the delegation, said the GIS had been one of its key partners since the inception of the sport in 2016, having produced the current national team captain, Edward Asamoah, and world referee, Nii Otoo Larkyne.

According to him, despite some shortfalls, the security service had contributed to the growth of sports in most sporting disciplines, of which Armwrestling was no exception.  

Mr Asibey indicated that Ghana Armwrestling, through the support of personnel from the GIS, was able to scoop a total of 41 medals at the 2023 Africa Games.

He encouraged the GIS to focus more on sports to use the platform as a tool to uplift the image of the service.

Mr Amadu, in response, thanked the delegation for the continuous support to the institution.

"The Ghana Immigration Service has been actively involved in sports. We have contributed to the development of sports on several occasions just so we need to put in much effort this time round. This is a sports-friendly organisation," he said.

He said the GIS had lived on past glories for long; hence, the need to rekindle a vibrant sports team to transform the institution.

The Comptroller-General gave an assurance that plans were underway to inject new players into the security service for the various sports disciplines. 

Mr Amadu wished the team well as they worked tirelessly to develop the sport and continue to put Ghana on the international stage through their outstanding performances.