Owner of King Faisal FC, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has firmly rejected the proposed extension of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential term from two to three terms.
The proposal, set to be discussed at the 31st Ordinary Congress scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, at the Ghana Soccer of Excellence in Prampram, comes following a recommendation from the GFA’s Statutes Review Committee.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Grusah expressed strong criticism of the motion and questioned the continued leadership of current GFA President Kurt Okraku, who is midway through his second term.
“Kurt hasn’t done anything for Ghana football. Where are the U-17, U-20 and U-23s? RAG have denied supporting a third term for Kurt. Kotoko, Hearts are not all aware. The General Secretary is a blatant liar. None of the clubs has agreed; he just wants to scare the clubs. You will see what will happen,” he said.
Grusah further accused Okraku of dishonesty regarding his resignation from Dreams FC, emphasizing, “He told us he’s resigned from his role at Dreams FC, but he is lying. We will not sit there for anyone to destroy Ghana football. He is not good, he finished his second term and leave. He doesn’t deserve a third term.”
Highlighting the national team’s recent failures, Grusah added, “We did nothing in Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire, and now we couldn’t even make it to Morocco. He is just focusing on his personal pocket and not the way forward for Ghana football.”
He also alleged corruption under Okraku’s leadership, claiming, “Kurt’s administration is full of fixed matches. He can take me to court, and I will provide evidence. I will not label false allegations on anyone because if I were God, I would be punished by my creator. All I’m telling you right now is nothing but the truth,” he added.
Opposition to the proposed term extension is not limited to Grusah. Other notable figures, including former GFA Vice President George Afriyie, Karela United CEO Elloeny Amande, and Young Apostles shareholder Samuel Anim Addo, have also voiced their disapproval.
