Aduana FC CEO Attah Poku questions need for Kurt Okraku third term as GFA president

Aduana FC Chief Executive Officer Collins Atta Poku has questioned the need for Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku to seek a third term, arguing that the focus should be on addressing the challenges facing Ghana football.

Okraku is reportedly considering another four-year mandate after GFA Congress approved constitutional amendments in 2025 to increase the presidential term limit from two to three terms.

The amendments were approved at the association's 2025 Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

However, Atta Poku believes discussions about Okraku's potential third term are misplaced, insisting that attention should instead be directed towards finding solutions to the problems confronting the domestic game.

Speaking to Ahenfie FM, the Aduana FC chief executive questioned what more the incumbent president could achieve with another term in office.

“I don’t want to hear the (Kurt Okraku for GFA president) third-term conversation. What is there again to be done?” he said.

Atta Poku also expressed doubts about the GFA's ability to lead the reforms needed to revive Ghana football, calling for greater community involvement in the administration and development of the game.

“The GFA lacks the capacity to lead the reforms Ghana football needs. To get the game back on its feet, we must give communities a genuine sense of ownership and belonging,” he added.

The race for the GFA presidency is expected to gather momentum ahead of the next elections, scheduled for October 2027.

Several individuals have been linked with the contest, including former GFA Executive Council member Samuel Annim Addo, former Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association chairman Ralph Gyambrah, Karela United chief executive Elloeny Amande, former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew and former GFA vice-president George Afriyie.

Okraku, who was first elected president in October 2019, has yet to publicly declare whether he intends to seek a third term.