GFA Congress: Okatakyie Afrifa Slams Kurt Okraku, Labels Him a 'Dictator' Over Third Term Bid

• Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has criticised Kurt Okraku for pursuing a third term as GFA president
• The outspoken media figure vowed to block any attempt by Kurt to extend his tenure at the helm of the association
• A decision on the potential third term will be made at the GFA’s 31st Ordinary Session of Congress, slated for August 12

The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has found himself in the middle of a heated debate after news broke of a proposal to extend the presidential term limit from two to three.

The idea, according to the GFA, follows FIFA’s approval to align Ghana’s statutes with the global body and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

If adopted, the change could open the door for Kurt, now in his second term, to seek another four years, stretching his leadership beyond the current eight-year ceiling.

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The amendment will be up for a vote when the GFA Congress meets on August 12, 2025.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah blasts Kurt Okraku

While some club executives have expressed support for the proposal, others have pushed back strongly, and a few more fiercely than broadcaster and political commentator Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah.

Speaking on his current affairs show For The Records, he accused Kurt of betraying the spirit of the statutes introduced after the Kwasi Nyantakyi era.

Afrifa-Mensah argued that the rules were crafted by the Normalisation Committee to prevent any one person from holding onto power for too long.

He went further, calling the 2nd CAF vice-president a “dictator” and alleging that back in 2019, Kurt himself supported an eight-year limit because he feared rival George Afriyie might win.

Afrifa-Mensah has vowed to oppose any attempt by Kurt to run for a third term and took a swipe at some of the country’s most prominent sports journalists, saying figures like Countryman Songo would have stood against the proposal if he had not been 'sacked' by Multimedia Group Limited.

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He also called out Sports Minister Kofi Adams, accusing him of staying silent on an issue that falls directly under his watch.

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GFA clarifies media blackout for Congress

Meanwhile, the GFA has dismissed claims that its Congress will be closed to the press, as noted by Ghanasoccernet.

In a statement, the association confirmed that the 31st Ordinary Session will be streamed live on all official GFA platforms, giving fans and stakeholders in Ghana and abroad the chance to follow every moment.

The session, set for August 12, 2025, will take place at the E.T. Mensah Hall of the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram, starting at 11 a.m.

According to Ghanafa.org, a press conference will follow immediately, offering journalists the chance to question officials and receive updates on the day’s key discussions.

Kurt Okraku bags top position in African football

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kurt Okraku has landed a prominent position in African football.

He will be responsible for driving initiatives aimed at improving the quality of the continent’s two flagship competitions.

Source: YEN.com.gh