Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, expressed his strong opposition to the current GFA President Kurt Okraku’s efforts to extend the term of office for the GFA President from two to three terms.
Afriyie, a seasoned football administrator, made it clear that no club in Ghana has endorsed the proposed extension of the GFA President’s tenure, calling the process “a Kangaroo process,” a term commonly used to describe proceedings that appear to be unfair or lack transparency.
“This is a process that is not only unsupported but also undemocratic,” Afriyie said, emphasizing that any changes to the governance structure of the GFA should be made through consultation with the relevant stakeholders, particularly the clubs themselves,” he told Original TV.
The controversy surrounding the proposed extension of the presidential tenure comes amidst ongoing debates over the leadership and future direction of the GFA.
Kurt Okraku, who took office in 2019, has yet to comment publicly on the growing opposition to the proposed term change.
Afriyie’s remarks reflect the increasing tension within the Ghanaian football landscape, with many stakeholders questioning the transparency of the decision-making process at the GFA and calling for more democratic engagement in such crucial matters.
