The chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Kudjoe Fianoo has vowed to oppose any moves by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to amend its statutes to allow for a third presidential term.
In an interview, Fianoo revealed that he has reliable information, indicating that the GFA’s Executive Council is contemplating a change that would enable Kurt Okraku to seek a third term.
While he insists he holds no personal grudge against Okraku, Fianoo has stated that the extension is unwarranted given the current struggles within Ghana football.
“Currently, the FA President is supposed to serve two terms of four years each, as stated in the statute. But I’ve been reliably informed that they are preparing to host a congress to amend that section of the statute. Given his performance so far, he doesn’t deserve it. If they proceed,” Fianoo told Graphic Sports.
“I will take every step necessary to stop it,” he declared.
Fianoo, who previously served as the CEO of Ashantigold, criticized Okraku’s leadership, particularly pointing to the lacklustre results of the national teams, with the Black Stars underperforming.
He warned that failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would be the tipping point, prompting him to lead a campaign for Okraku’s removal.
“If we fail to qualify for the AFCON, it will confirm the decline, and steps must be taken to remove him from office,” Fianoo said.
Furthermore, Fianoo emphasized that Ghanaians prioritize winning AFCON over simply qualifying for the World Cup, challenging the justification of Okraku’s leadership based on past World Cup appearances.
He highlighted that Ghana’s disappointing exit from the 2022 World Cup added no real value to the sport in the country.
“If you ask Ghanaians, they would prefer the Black Stars winning the AFCON over qualifying for the World Cup, where it’s mostly about money.
“We went to the World Cup and didn’t even make it past the group stage, but people still found a way to share money,” Fianoo said.
He also expressed concern over the decline of football in Ghana, citing a lack of sponsorship for the Premier League as a sign of ineffective leadership.
“Tell me, what aspect of Ghana football is progressing? Before he took office, at least we had some sponsorship or media rights, but today all that is gone. Our football has become unattractive,” he concluded
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