Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected the idea of extending the tenure of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency, stating that such a move is unnecessary.
Reports suggest that current GFA President Kurt Okraku is considering amending the association’s statutes to allow him to seek a third term when his second tenure expires in 2027.
Okraku, 54, secured a second term unopposed in the 2023 election after his main contender, George Afriyie, was disqualified by the Elections Committee—a decision later upheld by the Appeals Committee.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Minister Adams dismissed the idea, emphasizing that leadership tenure is not the primary issue affecting Ghanaian football.
“I don’t believe that our biggest problem in our game today is down to the tenure of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency,” he stated.
“Even in the country, the presidency is down to only two terms, so I don’t see the need for that. I will engage the GFA and advise them, but truly, tenure is not needed at this time,” he added.
Okraku first assumed office in 2019, taking over from the Normalization Committee established after Kwesi Nyantakyi’s removal following Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ investigative exposé on alleged corruption in Ghanaian football.
His tenure has come under scrutiny, particularly due to the struggles of the national teams. The Black Stars have suffered consecutive group-stage exits at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and failed to qualify for the upcoming tournament in Morocco, marking their first absence in 20 years.
Meanwhile, several football administrators, including Kudjoe Fianoo, George Afriyie, and Osei Kweku Palmer, have publicly opposed the proposal for a third term.
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