Biography of Randy Abbey

Ransford Abbey, also known as Randy Abbey, is a media consultant and the current host of “Good Morning Ghana”, an award-winning current affairs program which has aired on Metro TV Ghana for the past 17 years.

Born in 1974 in Accra, Randy had his secondary school education at the Accra Academy. He also holds an MBA in General Management from the Australian Institute of Business, Australia, a certificate in HR Management and Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) as well as Advance Certificate In Public Relations, Advertising, And Marketing From Ghana Institute of Journalism.

Randy is currently pursuing his Doctoral Studies at the Swiss Business School, in Zurich Switzerland. Randy has received recognition for his contribution to the growth and development of the media landscape in Ghana. He has been awarded the highest national award ‘Order of the Volta’ in 2006. He also received a Grand Medal in 2006 for his role in the qualification and performance of the Black Stars Ghana’s maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Ransford Annetey Abbey also known as Randy Abbey OV, GM is a Ghanaian media personality and sports administrator. He is the host of Metro TV morning show Good Morning Ghana, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, and president of the Kpando Hearts of Lions Football Club.

Early life and education

He had his secondary education at the Accra Academy. Abbey studied for a certificate in Human Resource Management and Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and an advanced certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, And Marketing from Ghana Institute of Journalism. Abbey received his MBA in General Management from the Australian Institute of Business, Australia, and was awarded his doctorate degree by the SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland.

Career

As a media personality, Abbey has been the host of the morning show; Good Morning Ghana since 2002. In 2006, he doubled as the spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association, serving in this position for 8 years. In 2014 he completed the takeover of the Kpando Hearts of Lions Football Club, owning over 70% of the shares. In 2019, Abbey was voted member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Committee. He also serves as the Chairman of the Black Satellites management committee. Following the Black Satellites success in the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, he was retained as the chairman of the committee for a second term. Abbey has also chaired the Referees Appointment Committee and the Black Meteors Management Committee. He is a member of the Ghana Journalists Association.

Honours

Abbey received the Order of the Volta award in 2006 in recognition of his contribution the growth and development of media in Ghana. That same year, he was awarded a Grand Medal for his role in Ghana’s qualification and performance at the World Cup hosted by Germany in 2006.

Personal life

Abbey is married with four children; two sons and two daughters.