Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams believe the rumoured attempt to extend the term of office as the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is not needed at the moment.
Kurt Okraku, who is the president of the GFA is reportedly hoping to amend the statutes of the country’s governing body when his second term elapses in 2027 to seek for another opportunity at the helm.
The 54-year-old faced no competition for the position in the 2023 election after aspirant Afriyie was disqualified by the Election Committee, a decision upheld by the Appeals Committee.
Speaking to Asempa FM in an interview, Mr Adams dismissed the proposal for a third in office but however said he is willing to engage the Football Association on why there should be a need for a third term.
“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 told Asempa FM.
“Even in the country, the presidency is down to only two terms so I don’t see the need for that, but I will engage the GFA and advise them but truly, tenure is not needed at this time,” he added.
Kurt Okraku took over the reins of power in 2019 from the Normalisation Committee after Kwesi Nyantakyi was turfed out following Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ investigative piece on alleged corruption.
His administration has seen massive scrutiny following the performances of national teams including the Black Stars who suffered group-stage exits from the last two Africa Cup of Nations and failure to qualify for next year’s edition in Morocco – first time in 20 years.
Meanwhile, several football administrators including Kudjoe Fianoo, George Afriyie, and Osei Kweku Palmer, among others have kicked against the third-term proposal.