{
  "id": 18311476,
  "title": "Kurt Okraku’s posture and conduct before Parliament was scandalous – George Afriyie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kurt-okrakus-posture-and-conduct-before-parliament-was-scandalous",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kurt-okrakus-posture-and-conduct-before-parliament-was-scandalous-george-afriyie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has harshly criticized GFA President Kurt Okraku's behavior and demeanor during his appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Youth and Sports on November 4. Afriyie appeared on Sporty FM to express his disapproval of Okraku's presentation, stating that his posture and the way he answered questions were inappropriate for the occasion. \"His posturing and answering. Today, I feel scandalised to be associated with football,\" Afriyie remarked. Afriyie went on to call on those close to Okraku to provide support, suggesting that Ghanaian football should start preparing for a new leader in the coming year. He reiterated his concerns about Okraku's performance before the parliamentary committee, emphasizing the need for change. \"Ghana football will need to go to a new face coming next year. It's about time those around Kurt needed to support him in his last year in office. Because his posturing yesterday was not the best,\" Afriyie added.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) George Afriyie has criticised GFA President Kurt Okraku over his conduct and posture during his appearance before Parliament’s Select Committee on Youth and Sports. Mr Okraku appeared before the parliamentary committee on Wednesday, November 4, to respond to questions concerning the state of Ghana football, the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Your Black Stars, your Black Queens and the 18 other national teams have access to one bus – Kurt Okraku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/your-black-stars-your-black-queens-and-the-18-other-national-teams",
        "published": "2026-11-05T07:31:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}