Although the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Congress has approved extending the president’s tenure from two to three terms, GFA President Kurt Okraku says it is too early to discuss a possible bid for a third term.
Speaking to the media, Okraku stressed that with nearly two and a half years left in his current mandate, speculation about his future is premature.
“I’ll make a decision when the time comes,” he stated, adding that the focus should remain on more pressing issues affecting Ghanaian football.
Okraku underscored the importance of addressing the current state of the domestic game, particularly in light of the recent surge in investment and the challenges it brings. He noted that the real conversation should be about how the GFA and local clubs can harness this momentum to improve the sport in Ghana.
“What should be a topic is how we handle the new wind blowing around our domestic game, the high level of investment the FA has worked to attract, and how our clubs can respond to the current situation as we attempt to develop the Ghanaian game,” he said.
While the constitutional amendment now allows him to run for a third term, Okraku has not committed to doing so. His current priority, he emphasized, is steering the association’s development agenda and ensuring Ghanaian football benefits from ongoing reforms and investments.
His stance has sparked discussions among football stakeholders, with many curious about his long-term intentions. However, Okraku’s reluctance to be drawn into the debate signals a determination to complete his current term while focusing on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
As the GFA continues its work, Okraku’s leadership will remain pivotal in shaping the sport’s future in Ghana. For now, the president insists that the task at hand, strengthening the domestic game and maximizing new investments, takes precedence over any talk of elections.
