Veteran journalist Ebo Quansah passes away …SWAG, GFA pay tributes
Ghana’s media landscape was hit the hardest last Thursday with the news of the death of Journalist and Political Analyst, Mr Ebo Quansah.
The late Ebo Quansah, a media colossus with over 50 years’ experience, died after a brief battle with illness.
He was 75.
Uncle Ebo, as he was affectionately called by the younger generation of journalists, was fearless in his critique of national issues.
His love for football especially, with a soft spot for Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs in the Ghanaian football space and Manchester United in the English Premier League endeared him a fan of the two clubs.
The late Ebo Quansah graduated with 36 others of the Class of 74 from the Ghana Institute of Journalism including names like Kwesi Pratt, Ms Selma Alhassan, formerly Selma Walcott and George Crenstil, a retired Ghana Television News Editor.
Paakow Quansah, a son of the fallen journalist, confirmed the news to The Ghanaian Times, stating that the family would soon inform the general public of arrangement for his funeral.
He joined the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator in 1974, after having his practical attachment, a requirement before graduation.
He also edited the Chronicle, a politically bias newspaper after his return from the United Kingdom.
Mr Quansah had a second stint with the NTC, joining as Editor of the defunct Evening News and later as Editor of Sports, producing a number of articles on Ghana’s participation in her maiden FIFA World Cup-Germany 2006 as well as AFCON 2008 hosted by Ghana.
Uncle Ebo joined several associations including the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), a body he served as president.
Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour for his demise with the latest coming from SWAG.
The statement from SWAG signed by its president, Mr Kwabena Yeboah, described the veteran sports journalist as a stalwart of SWAG with a legacy of dedication to sports journalism in Ghana.
The statement said “Mr Quansah was a committed member who rose through the ranks, holding key positions including Deputy Secretary and Secretary-General before ascending to the presidency.
“His commitment to SWAG, tireless efforts to promote sports journalism, and development in Ghana will be deeply missed,” the statement read.
Until his demise, Mr Quansah served as a patron of the association and influenced, and support the growth of sports media in the country.
SWAG expressed its condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, noting that further details on funeral arrangements would be communicated through the family.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) tribute described Mr Quansah as a towering figure in whose voice, pen, and leadership helped shape the landscape of sports reporting in the country.
In the association’s tribute to Mr Quansah and Mr Ackah Anthony, another SWAG president who passed on four days earlier, the FA highlighted the valuable role both men played in supporting the GFA’s mission.
It said “These distinguished stalwarts of Ghanaian sports journalism dedicated their lives to the growth and integrity of the profession. They served SWAG with unwavering passion, commitment, and excellence, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of sports journalists and administrators.”
