President of New Edubiase United FC, Abdul Salam Yakubu, has strongly opposed the proposed extension of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential term from two to three terms.
The proposal is among several reforms expected to be discussed during the GFA’s 31st Ordinary Congress scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
It also includes a recommendation to appoint two vice presidents, one of whom must be a woman, as part of efforts to promote gender inclusivity in football administration.
While the proposal has received a mixed reaction among GFA Congress members, Yakubu has openly voiced his disapproval.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, the seasoned football administrator expressed concern over the rationale behind the move and called for wider consultations before any such decision is made.
“I have listened to several comments about the third term, and I am not in support of it. I was involved in the earlier discussions, and I made my stand clear that we don’t need to extend the mandate of the presidential term of the Ghana Football Association,” he said.
Yakubu revealed he has formally written to the GFA requesting a list of the clubs that submitted the proposal, questioning the transparency of the process.
“I have written to the FA to demand the number of clubs that have proposed for the extension of the presidential mandate. Football is not only for administrators but also for the public, and so we need to do broader consultation about this third-term agenda.”
He further argued that the current GFA President, Kurt Okraku, still has over two years left in his second term and that eight years should be sufficient for any leader to make an impact.
“Kurt Okraku has more than two years to finish his second term, and so I believe that eight years is enough for every president to do what he can for our football.
“I will tell Kurt Okraku just to finish his second term and leave. This third term is not needed in our game. I have made my stand known to all that I don’t support this, and I’ll always stand by it,” he added.
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