{
  "id": 5787441,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T14:31:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/like-nkrumah-my-work-will-be-appreciated-after-im-gone-edwin-simeon-okraku/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has stated that the true value of his administration will only become evident after he departs from his role, echoing the legacy of Ghana’s founding president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking to GFA's media partner, 3Sports, Okraku acknowledged the substantial criticism his term has endured but maintained that \"when I’m gone, just like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate… the good things we did for Ghana football.\"\n\nOkraku defended his long-term, structure-first approach to Ghanaian football, asserting that significant development cannot be measured solely by immediate results or the performance of the national team. He emphasized that his administration has been dedicated to constructing enduring foundations, bolstering the GFA as an entity, investing in youth and grassroots football, refining competitions, enhancing infrastructure, and establishing clear pathways for players, coaches, referees, and administrators. \"One of the best-organised sporting institutions\" he claimed, asserting that the policies and systems being implemented are intended to transcend any single individual and foster enduring success.\n\nThe GFA president's remarks come amidst mounting public dissatisfaction with national-team performances and ongoing discussions regarding the future trajectory of Ghanaian football. Concurrently, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously commended Ghana's advancements under Okraku, acknowledging improvements in grassroots development, infrastructure (such as the Ghanaman and Winkogo technical centre) and women's football.\n\nOkraku remains undecided on whether he will pursue a third term as GFA president in 2027, stating that he will deliberate on this decision \"when the time comes,\" ensuring it aligns with the best interests of Ghanaian football.",
  "summary": "By Kwame Bediako GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says the full impact of his administration will only be properly recognised after he leaves office, drawing a direct parallel with Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking to 3Sports, he acknowledged the intense criticism his tenure has faced but insisted that “when I’m gone, just like […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-05T13:06:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}