In a heated atmosphere surrounding the Ghana Football Association (GFA), current president Kurt Okraku faces mounting scrutiny over rumoured plans to amend the GFA’s term-limit rules. The implications of such changes have sparked a passionate response from former GFA Chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, who is determined to protect the integrity of the association’s governance structure.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, a staunch advocate for merit-based leadership, has made it clear that he will not stand idly by while the current administration seeks to alter the statutes that govern the presidency. “I will not allow anyone to tinker with the GFA statute after the sacrifices I made to ensure that the position is based on merit through elections,” he stated emphatically in an interview with Graphic Sports.
The former chairman’s commitment to the two-term limit stems from his belief that extended tenures can lead to corruption. “Positions tend to corrupt people in this country, and when you extend the term, the corruption becomes even worse,” he warned. His apprehension is rooted in his experience and the lessons learned during his tenure, which shaped his advocacy for the two-term limit he originally proposed.
As Okraku, re-elected in 2023, prepares to navigate the challenges of his second term, he will need to contend with Nyaho-Tamakloe’s unwavering stance. “I was the architect of the two-term limit for the FA presidency, and I will not allow anyone to topple the statute to serve their agenda,” Nyaho-Tamakloe asserted, making it clear that any attempts to change the rules would be met with fierce resistance.
In a passionate conclusion, he declared, “If they attempt to change the tenure, I will fight it with all my strength. It was my recommendation that compelled the FA to adopt this policy.” As the debate unfolds, the future of the GFA’s governance hangs in the balance, with Nyaho-Tamakloe positioned as a key defender of its foundational principles.
