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Samson Deen has been re-elected as President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) for another four-year term after receiving 38 out of 40 votes at the 2025 African Paralympic General Assembly held in Accra, Ghana.<\/p>\n

The General Assembly, hosted at the Marriot Hotel, brought together representatives from 42 national Paralympic Committees and 20 international observers.<\/p>\n

Deen\u2019s re-election, with 95% of the votes, extends his leadership of the continental body until 2029.<\/p>\n

He first assumed office in 2021 and has since overseen initiatives aimed at improving inclusivity, athlete participation, and visibility for Paralympic sports across Africa.<\/p>\n

In his address following the election, Deen thanked delegates for their confidence, pledging to continue efforts toward building a stronger and more inclusive Paralympic movement on the continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe trust placed in me by the delegates is a testament to our shared belief in the power of sports to transform lives,\u201d said Deen.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we will continue to build an inclusive and dynamic Paralympic movement that uplifts every athlete and every nation in Africa,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s Ignatius Elletey was elected General Secretary of the African Paralympic Committee, securing 36 out of 39 votes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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