{
  "id": 12508801,
  "title": "‘He who pays the piper calls the tune’ –Baah-Nuakoh hits back at proposed GFA dissolution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/he-who-pays-the-piper-calls-the-tune-baah-nuakoh-hits-back-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:02:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/he-who-pays-the-piper-calls-the-tune-baah-nuakoh-hits-back-at-proposed-gfa-dissolution/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Asante Kotoko official Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh has dismissed government efforts to steer the affairs of Ghana football without financial backing. His remarks follow calls for the removal of GFA president Kurt Okraku and the dissolution of the country's football governing body. Okraku, in office since 2019, has come under increased scrutiny due to the Black Stars' poor performance. He emphasized to Sporty FM, \"If you don't invest anything in the game, don't expect to have power or control.\" The majority of voters in the GFA are club officials, and without significant investment from the government, the latter cannot dictate voting decisions. Ghana's recent setback occurred in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where the Black Stars lost 4-2 to The Gambia in a home match. This loss leaves the team with no points from their first two matches, following their defeat to Ivory Coast in the opener. The Black Stars now sit at the bottom of Group C, while Ivory Coast and The Gambia lead the group with six points each. The GFA's next presidential and Executive Council elections are set to be held in 2027.",
  "summary": "Former Asante Kotoko official Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh says the government cannot expect to influence the running of Ghana football without investing in the game. His comments come on the back of calls for the resignation of Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku and the dissolution of the country’s football governing body. Okraku, who has […] The post ‘He who pays the piper calls the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh rejects government control of Ghana football without financial support.",
    "GFA president Kurt Okraku faces scrutiny over Black Stars' poor performance.",
    "Ghana's 4-2 loss to The Gambia in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers leaves them bottom of Group C."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Baah-Nuakoh's comments signal that government attempts to control Ghana football without financial backing will face resistance from stakeholders, potentially limiting its influence over the GFA's leadership and decision-making processes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}