There are no basis for Kurt Okraku to seek third term as GFA president – Aduana FC CEO

Aduana FC Chief Executive Officer Collins Atta Poku has raised concerns about the necessity for GFA president Kurt Okraku to seek a third term, urging a focus on resolving the issues plaguing Ghanaian football. Okraku is reportedly contemplating an additional four-year term after the GFA Congress ratified constitutional amendments in 2025, which altered the presidential term limit from two to three.

This amendment took place at the GFA Congress held in Prampram in 2025, thus enabling Okraku to potentially run again. However, Atta Poku contends that debates surrounding the extension of the current president's tenure are unwarranted, emphasizing that more should be devoted to the necessary reforms to rejuvenate the domestic game.

During an interview with Ahenfie FM, the Aduana FC CEO questioned the rationale behind another term for Okraku. "I don’t want to hear the (Kurt Okraku for GFA president) third-term conversation. What is there again to be done?" he questioned. He also expressed skepticism regarding the GFA’s ability to drive the structural transformations needed to restore trust in football administration and enhance the game’s state.

Atta Poku highlighted the importance of fostering community ownership and belonging to revitalize football. The debate over Okraku’s potential third-term candidacy unfolds ahead of the GFA presidential elections slated for October 2027. Several contenders, such as former GFA Executive Council member Samuel Annim Addo, former Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association chairman Ralph Gyambrah, Karela United CEO Elloeny Amande, former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, and former GFA vice-president George Afriyie, have already been linked to the race.

Okraku, elected as GFA president in October 2019, has yet to make a public statement on his intention to run for another four-year term.