{
  "id": 5780298,
  "title": "Kurt Okraku: I would be remembered like Kwame Nkrumah when I am no more GFA president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kurt-okraku-i-would-be-remembered-like-kwame-nkrumah-when-i-am-no",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:06:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kurt-okraku-i-would-be-remembered-like-kwame-nkrumah-when-i-am-no-more-gfa-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku expressed his openness to constructive criticism during an interview with 3Sports. He emphasized that no football administrator in Ghana has ever had unanimous support throughout their tenure. Okraku acknowledged that dissent was an inherent aspect of leadership and that he valued criticism when it aimed at enhancing the sport. He encouraged those who were not just critical but also constructive in their feedback. Drawing parallels with past GFA leaders, Okraku cited Kofi Amoah and Kwesi Nyantakyi as examples of officials who faced intense criticism despite their achievements. He pointed out that Amoah, who chaired the Normalisation Committee, and Nyantakyi, who led during Ghana's World Cup quarter-final and AFCON final success, both encountered fierce criticism during their presidencies. Okraku maintained that Nyantakyi's tenure was instrumental in Ghana's notable football successes. He believed that his administration would be judged more favorably after his departure, suggesting that history often provides a more favorable perspective on leadership. Okraku drew an analogy with Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, stating that people would eventually appreciate and remember the positive impact made during his tenure. This statement came as Okraku's administration continues to face scrutiny over the management of Ghanaian football, with ongoing debates about governance and the performance of the national teams remaining at the forefront of discussions regarding the game's future.",
  "summary": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says he welcomes constructive criticism of his leadership, insisting that no football administrator in Ghana has ever enjoyed complete support during their time in office. Speaking to 3Sports, Okraku said dissent was a normal part of leadership and that he valued criticism when it was aimed at improving […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Like Kwame Nkrumah, my work will be appreciated after I’m gone – Edwin Simeon-Okraku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/like-kwame-nkrumah-my-work-will-be-appreciated-after-im-gone-edwin",
        "published": "2026-09-05T14:31:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}