{
  "id": 5029581,
  "title": "I will decide when the time comes –Kurt Okraku on GFA presidential third-term bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/i-will-decide-when-the-time-comes-kurt-okraku-on-gfa-presidential",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:05:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/i-will-decide-when-the-time-comes-kurt-okraku-on-gfa-presidential-third-term-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has not yet decided whether to run for a third term, emphasizing his current commitment to leading the country's football governing body. Okraku, who has been in office since 2019, is eligible to serve up to three terms following a 2025 constitutional amendment approved by GFA delegates. The amendment, which received 114 votes from 124 members, paved the way for Okraku to seek another mandate during the 2027 elections. However, Okraku stated that it is too early to make a commitment, citing the need to focus on his current tenure and reposition Ghanaian football. When the time comes, both Okraku and the wider football community will express their views, he added. Okraku also ruled out remaining in office indefinitely, assuring that he has no intention of staying in the position forever. The 2027 election is anticipated to draw significant attention, with former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew and George Afriyie, the former GFA vice-president, likely to contest the presidential race.",
  "summary": "President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has refused to rule out seeking a third term in office, saying his focus remains on leading the country’s football governing body rather than making an early election decision. Okraku, who has been in charge of the GFA since 2019, is eligible to stand again after […] The post I will decide when the time comes –Kurt Okraku on GFA…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘When the time comes, I will speak’ – Kurt on third-term GFA presidential bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/when-the-time-comes-i-will-speak-kurt-on-third-term-gfa-presidential",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:32:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Kurt Okraku refuses to confirm 2027 GFA Presidential Bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kurt-okraku-refuses-to-confirm-2027-gfa-presidential-bid",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:09:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "I will decide when the time comes – Kurt Okraku on GFA presidential third-term bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/i-will-decide-when-the-time-comes-kurt-okraku-on-gfa-presidential",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:15:51.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}