Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has endorsed the extension of the GFA presidential term limit, arguing that eight years is insufficient to implement meaningful change in Ghanaian football.
The decision was made during the GFA Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer of Excellence in Prampram on Tuesday, August 12, where delegates voted to increase the presidential term limit from two to three terms.
While the move has faced criticism, Sannie Daara—currently Senior Media Officer at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—believes it is essential for long-term progress.
“During the era of the Normalisation Committee, they tried desperately to work against what Kwesi Nyantakyi achieved. There was a rush to put in laws that would completely take football away from what Kurt Okraku has done. But the truth is, if you are in football administration and know what it takes to gain influence and position your country to benefit, that cannot be done in eight years,” he told Sporty FM.
He emphasised that experience and continuity are critical at decision-making tables in football administration.
“If you take out the CAF president [Dr Patrice Motsepe], all the Executive Council members are in their fourth terms in office,” he added.
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