The Statutes Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has proposed an amendment to the association’s regulations that would allow a GFA President to serve a maximum of three terms, up from the current two.
This proposal will be a key agenda item at the GFA’s 31st Ordinary Congress scheduled for August 12, 2025, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
According to a report submitted to the GFA Executive Council, the committee is also recommending the appointment of two vice presidents — one of whom must be a woman. The female vice president would be responsible for leading the women’s football portfolio.
The proposed change to the presidential term limit is aimed at aligning the GFA’s statutes with international best practices, citing FIFA and CAF regulations, which permit their presidents to serve up to three terms.
The GFA currently operates under the 2019 statutes drafted by a Normalisation Committee chaired by Dr. Kofi Amoah, with Naa Odofoley Nortey, Lucy Quist, and Sammy Kuffour as members. Article 37(4) of the current statute states:
“No person shall serve as President for more than two terms of office, whether consecutive or not. Any other member of the Executive Council, including the Vice President, may serve for no more than three terms of office, whether consecutive or not. Any partial term beyond twenty-four (24) months shall count as a full term. Previous terms served as a vice president or as a member of the Executive Council shall not be considered in determining the term limits of a President.”
The Statutes Committee argues that extending the presidential tenure would promote continuity and support the successful implementation of long-term development strategies within Ghana football. Proponents of the proposal believe the evolving demands of football governance require more sustained leadership.
If adopted, the amendment could impact current GFA President Kurt Okraku, who is serving his first term. The new rule would make him eligible for two additional terms, potentially extending his tenure beyond the current eight-year maximum.
The final decision lies with delegates at the upcoming Congress, where their votes could significantly reshape the leadership structure of the GFA.
