The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially amended its statutes to extend the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms. This decision was ratified during the 31st Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Out of 124 delegates, 114 voted in favor of the amendment, six opposed it, and three abstained, resulting in a 91.4% approval rate. [1] The change allows the current GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, who was first elected in 2019, to be eligible for a third term when his current mandate expires in 2027.
Proponents of the amendment argue that extending the term limit will provide leadership continuity, enabling the completion of long-term projects and reforms without disruption. They believe this aligns the GFA with other football associations that permit three-term presidencies, strengthening the association’s ability to professionalize and develop football across all levels in Ghana.
However, critics express concern that the amendment could concentrate power and limit opportunities for fresh leadership and new ideas. They urge the GFA to implement stronger governance safeguards, transparency measures, and robust checks and balances to prevent any erosion of democratic accountability.
With the amendment now ratified, attention turns to how the new term limit will affect the GFA’s strategic direction and internal governance. Stakeholders are watching closely to see how the association balances leadership continuity with the need for accountability and innovation in Ghanaian football.
