Outspoken football administrator Kofi Manu, popularly known as “Blue Boy,” has launched a scathing attack on Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, questioning his leadership and decision-making amid mounting dissatisfaction over the state of Ghanaian football.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, Manu raised concerns about the transparency surrounding the recent distribution of buses to clubs and criticized Okraku for allegedly diverting attention from the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“First of all, as an association, are we aware of the money involved in the purchase of the buses? How did he (Kurt Okraku) get approval to buy the buses?” Manu queried, suggesting a lack of accountability in the process.
He further alleged that the bus distribution initiative was a ploy to deflect criticism following the Black Stars’ poor showing in the AFCON qualifiers.
“Running the FA is not about social media. Because the Black Stars performed abysmally, he wanted to use the presentation of the buses to suppress it, but it didn’t work,” Manu stated.
Manu didn’t hold back in his assessment of Okraku’s tenure, calling for his resignation in the wake of Ghana’s failure to qualify for the continental tournament for the first time in 20 years.
“Kurt Okraku has performed badly as an FA President. He needs to resign if he has a conscience. For the first time in two decades, we failed to qualify for the AFCON. Who resigns first in such a situation?” he questioned.
These remarks come as calls for accountability intensify, with stakeholders and fans demanding sweeping reforms in Ghanaian football.
