Nations FC CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah supports GFA Presidential term extension amid growing club consensus

Chief Executive Officer of Nations FC, Kennedy Boakye Ansah, has expressed his support for the proposed amendment to extend the presidential term limit of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) from two to three terms, adding his voice to the growing consensus among clubs backing the change.

The proposed amendment, endorsed by FIFA and expected to be put to a vote during the GFA's Ordinary Congress on August 12, 2025, seeks to allow a sitting president to serve a maximum of three four-year terms, effectively increasing the tenure from eight to 12 years.

In an interview with journalist Nathan Quao, Kennedy Boakye Ansah stated that he sees nothing wrong with current GFA President Kurt Okraku potentially serving a third term, should he be re-elected through the proper democratic process.

"I don't think it’s a bad idea for Kurt Okraku to have a third term. That is my personal opinion," Boakye Ansah said.

Boakye Ansah’s endorsement adds to a wave of support building across the Ghanaian football landscape. Many club executives and administrators are aligning themselves with the belief that an extended presidential term would provide the continuity needed to strengthen football governance and see long-term projects through to completion.

Since assuming office in 2019, President Kurt Okraku has spearheaded a number of reforms and development programs focused on grassroots football, youth development, women's football amongst others. His leadership has earned both praise and criticism, but support for his continued stewardship appears to be gaining momentum, especially among Premier League, Division One and Women Premier League Clubs.

Boakye Ansah, while making it clear that his comments reflect a personal stance, emphasized the importance of democratic choice, reiterating that any qualified candidate Kurt Okraku included, must still win the mandate of the GFA’s voting members to continue in office.

The proposed amendment will be decided by 124 eligible Congress members at the upcoming meeting, scheduled to take place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. If ratified, the change will not automatically extend the term of the current president but will create the constitutional allowance for a third-term bid.

Supporters of the amendment argue that institutional stability and policy continuity are crucial in driving the sustained progress needed in Ghanaian football.

Chief Executive Officer of Nations FC, Kennedy Boakye Ansah, has expressed his support for the proposed amendment to extend the presidential term limit of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) from two to three terms, adding his voice to the growing consensus among clubs backing the change.

The proposed amendment, endorsed by FIFA and expected to be put to a vote during the GFA's Ordinary Congress on August 12, 2025, seeks to allow a sitting president to serve a maximum of three four-year terms, effectively increasing the tenure from eight to 12 years.

In an interview with journalist Nathan Quao, Kennedy Boakye Ansah stated that he sees nothing wrong with current GFA President Kurt Okraku potentially serving a third term, should he be re-elected through the proper democratic process.

"I don't think it’s a bad idea for Kurt Okraku to have a third term. That is my personal opinion," Boakye Ansah said.

Boakye Ansah’s endorsement adds to a wave of support building across the Ghanaian football landscape. Many club executives and administrators are aligning themselves with the belief that an extended presidential term would provide the continuity needed to strengthen football governance and see long-term projects through to completion.

Since assuming office in 2019, President Kurt Okraku has spearheaded a number of reforms and development programs focused on grassroots football, youth development, women's football amongst others. His leadership has earned both praise and criticism, but support for his continued stewardship appears to be gaining momentum, especially among Premier League, Division One and Women Premier League Clubs.

Boakye Ansah, while making it clear that his comments reflect a personal stance, emphasized the importance of democratic choice, reiterating that any qualified candidate Kurt Okraku included, must still win the mandate of the GFA’s voting members to continue in office.

The proposed amendment will be decided by 124 eligible Congress members at the upcoming meeting, scheduled to take place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. If ratified, the change will not automatically extend the term of the current president but will create the constitutional allowance for a third-term bid.

Supporters of the amendment argue that institutional stability and policy continuity are crucial in driving the sustained progress needed in Ghanaian football.

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