Collins Atta Poku questions Kurt Okraku’s pursuit of third GFA term

Collins Atta Poku, the Chief Executive Officer of Aduana FC, has voiced strong reservations regarding Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku's potential bid for a third term in office. This public critique follows recent amendments to the GFA statutes in 2025, which paved the way for a presidential tenure extension from the previous two-term limit to a maximum of three terms. Poku’s comments highlight a growing debate within the Ghanaian football community regarding the priorities of the sport's governing body.

The Aduana FC CEO emphasized that the primary focus of the association should be on resolving the systemic issues currently plaguing Ghana football rather than on constitutional changes that facilitate longer presidential stays. He argued that the state of the game requires urgent reforms and that leadership should be assessed based on institutional health and development results. By questioning the necessity of a third term, Poku suggested that the pursuit of extended tenure might be a distraction from the fundamental challenges facing the domestic game.

The 2025 amendment to the GFA statutes has been a subject of significant discussion since its ratification. Under the previous regulations, the GFA presidency was strictly limited to two four-year terms. However, the revised framework allows an incumbent to serve for up to 12 years. Kurt Okraku, who first took office in 2019, is now eligible to seek another term under these new rules, a prospect that has polarized opinions among club executives and football stakeholders nationwide.

As the GFA moves closer to its next electoral cycle, Poku’s remarks underscore the increasing scrutiny facing the Okraku administration. Critics have noted that issues such as the performance of various national teams and the commercial viability of the Ghana Premier League should take precedence over administrative term limits. Whether this opposition from a prominent club executive will spark a broader movement within the GFA's membership remains to be seen as the association prepares for its future leadership contests.