The forthcoming Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections may require potential candidates, including Kurt Okraku, George Afriyie, Kojo Yankah, and others vying for the presidency, to allocate GHC50,000 each as the nomination fee if a proposal is endorsed by Congress.
Recently, the GFA released a statement dated 24th June, signed by General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, suggesting a substantial increase in the nomination fee for Presidential candidates.
The proposed fee of GHC50,000 represents a notable surge of 900% compared to the GHC5,000 charged during the previous elections in 2019.
The GFA justifies the need for the proposed fee increment by citing the escalating expenses associated with organizing the elections, including logistics, transportation, and accommodation.
These costs have evidently risen since the previous elections, prompting the GFA to propose a higher nomination fee for the upcoming event.
Other nomination fee proposals include GHC15,000 for aspirants of the Executive Council and GHC10,000 for Regional Football Associations (RFA) Chairmen, both substantial increases from the GHC2,500 fee paid four years ago.
As for aspirants for the RFA slot for the Executive Council, RFA Executive Council, District Chairmen, and District Executive Council, they could face charges of GHC5,000, GHC2,000, GHC1,000, and GHC500, respectively.
Female aspirants are expected to pay 50% of the fee.
The final decision regarding the proposed fee adjustment lies with Congress, which is set to convene at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on Monday, 10th July 2023.
Congress members will deliberate on the matter and either approve or reject the new figure, considering the GFA’s rationale and the financial implications for potential candidates.
As the GFA Presidential race intensifies, candidates and stakeholders anxiously await the outcome of Congress’ decision, as it will have significant implications for the forthcoming elections.
