Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has pledged to resist any attempts to extend the FA presidency term limit from two terms to three.
Recent reports suggest that the GFA may soon amend its statutes to allow for a three-term presidency. However, in an interview with Graphic Sports, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe recalled the extensive efforts he made to ensure that the presidency became an elected position rather than a government appointment.
Before his tenure began in 2004, the GFA presidency was appointed by the government, a practice he successfully lobbied to end by working with both FIFA and the Ghanaian government.
“I won’t allow anyone to tinker with the GFA statute after the sacrifices I made to ensure the position is based on merit through elections,” he stated.
A board member of Hearts of Oak, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe also expressed concerns that extending the presidency term could lead to increased corruption. He argued that prolonged tenures compromise accountability, emphasizing the importance of preserving the two-term limit. “Positions corrupt people in this country, and when you extend the term, the corruption becomes even worse,” he warned.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe reaffirmed his commitment to defending the current statutes, pledging to challenge any proposals he views as self-serving. “I was the architect of the two-term limit for the FA presidency, and I will not allow anyone to topple the statute to serve their personal agenda,” he stated firmly. “If they try to change the tenure, I’ll fight it with all my strength. It was my recommendation that compelled the FA to adopt this policy,” he added.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe becomes the second football administrator to speak against the possibility of extending the GFA presidency term after Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo, also vowed to fight any such attempts.