An Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Sarfo Oduro, has asserted that the organization is not obligated to be accountable to the general public.
His comments come amid growing public scrutiny and demands for increased transparency in the operations of the country’s football governing body.
Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Asempa FM, Oduro highlighted the GFA’s structural framework, emphasizing that its primary accountability lies with its member clubs.
“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is accountable to the football people. It is an organization. We are accountable to each and every football club. The association is made of individual clubs,” he explained.
While acknowledging the passion of football supporters, Oduro stressed that the GFA’s formal responsibilities do not extend to the broader Ghanaian public or fanbase.
“We are not accountable to supporters or Ghanaians,” he said, underscoring the association’s focus on its member clubs.
The GFA has faced mounting criticism recently following the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a setback that has further fueled calls for reform and enhanced engagement with fans.