Nathaniel Johnson eyes GOC Board role to champion transparency and federation empowerment
Nathaniel Johnson, President of the Ghana Karate-Do Federation, is contesting for one of three co-opted member slots on the new GOC Board, bringing with him a strong track record of hands-on leadership and a passion for institutional accountability. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Johnson made it clear that his ambition is not driven by prestige, but by a desire to inject a new level of responsibility and vision into the GOC. “Looking at the impact I made in karate, I think that if even 50% of that is brought to the GOC, we will go far,” he stated. “Currently, they don't have money to push themselves. Even sourcing sponsorships is a struggle. We need stronger hands.”Mr. Johnson, who took over leadership of the Ghana Karate-Do Federation in February 2023, lamented the limited support and engagement federations receive from the GOC. […]