Adamu, Kipruto unopposed for top PANASA positions
PANASA, in an update issued by its Secretariat on Wednesday, August 26, confirmed that the nomination period for the two offices had officially closed, with only one valid nomination received for each position.
Ghanaian Haruna Adamu and Kenyan Tarus Kipruto are positioned to become the next President and Technical Director of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), without facing any opposition. PANASA announced on Wednesday, August 26, that only one valid nomination was received for each position. Adamu, a seasoned sports administrator and security expert, serves as President of Ghana's Scrabble Association, while Kipruto represents Scrabble Kenya.
With no other candidates, both nominees will undergo an affirmation vote instead of a contentious election at the upcoming PANASA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 24, 2026, in Monrovia, Liberia. PANASA Secretariat stated that both nominees are unopposed for the positions in accordance with the association's Constitution and election procedures.
Member Associations are advised to prepare for the AGM and submit any agenda items by September 24, 2026. The development leaves the way open for a seamless leadership and technical transition when delegates meet in Liberia next month.
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