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“If GFA EXCO members can go three terms, why not the president?” – Bibiani Goldstars CEO

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Bibiani GoldStars Chief Executive Officer, Akwasi Adu, has thrown his weight behind the proposal for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) president to be allowed to serve up to three terms in office.

Speaking to *Citi Sports* on GFA’s 31st Ordinary Congress held in Prampram , Adu argued that there should be consistency in the statutes, noting that Executive Council (EXCO) members are already permitted to serve three terms.

“I’m for it. Why? Because I want the statutes to be clean,” he explained. “At a point in time, the statutes say the EXCO members can go for three terms  and the GFA president is part of the EXCO.

If you then say the president cannot do the same, it becomes conflicting and confusing.”

Adu stressed that his support for the amendment is not aimed at favouring current GFA President Kurt Okraku, but rather at creating clarity for the future.

This is not for Kurt. Other football federations have accepted similar statutes, FIFA has accepted it, and the government too.

GFA President with some of his EXCO members . Photo Courtesy: GFA

If at the end of his second term he is underperforming, we can simply vote against him. It’s not a guarantee that he will be president for three terms ; his work will speak for itself.

The proposal, which has generated debate within the football fraternity, seeks to align the GFA president’s eligibility with that of EXCO members, sparking discussions about leadership continuity and accountability in Ghana football governance.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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