Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has downplayed the need for an extension of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency term, stating that it is not a priority at the moment.
Reports suggest that GFA President Kurt Okraku is seeking to amend the association’s statutes to allow for a third term when his second term expires in 2027.
Okraku, 54, ran unopposed in the 2023 GFA elections after his only challenger, George Afriyie, was disqualified by the Election Committee, a decision upheld by the Appeals Committee.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Adams dismissed the idea of a third term but expressed willingness to engage the GFA on the matter.
“I don’t believe that the biggest problem in our football today is the tenure of the GFA presidency,” Adams said. “Even in the country, the presidency is limited to two terms, so I don’t see the need for an extension. However, I will engage the GFA and advise them, but truly, this is not needed at this time.”
Okraku was elected in 2019, succeeding the Normalization Committee, which was set up after former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi was removed following Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ investigative exposé on corruption in Ghanaian football.
His administration has faced significant scrutiny, especially following the Black Stars’ struggles in recent years, including back-to-back group-stage exits at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and their failure to qualify for the 2025 tournament—Ghana’s first absence in 20 years.
Meanwhile, several prominent football administrators, including Kudjoe Fianoo, George Afriyie, and Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer, have publicly opposed the proposal for a third term.
