Veteran football administrator and former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has issued a stern warning to the current GFA leadership over proposed constitutional amendments that could pave the way for a third presidential term.
With the GFA Congress scheduled for August 12, delegates are expected to deliberate on a proposal to extend the presidential term limit from two to three terms, a move that could allow current president Kurt Okraku to seek re-election in 2027 for a third term.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe drew parallels with the downfall of former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi, whose extended tenure ended abruptly following the Number 12 exposé in 2018, which led to his resignation and FIFA ban.
“I warn that history has repeated itself in several instances in this country, and we don’t seem to take note of that,” the former GFA boss cautioned.
He stressed that attempts to alter statutes for personal or political gain risk undermining the integrity of the GFA and could damage public trust in the football governing body.
“Now, to me, anyone who wants to stay in power perpetually, especially by twisting the constitution to suit their interests, is a danger to the organization and the society,” he added.
Nyantakyi, once one of the most influential figures in African football, served two full terms before the GFA revised its rules to allow a third. But midway through his third term, he was implicated in a high-profile investigative documentary by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, triggering his dramatic fall from grace.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe urged delegates and stakeholders to reflect carefully on the long-term implications of such reforms.
The GFA has defended the proposal, citing alignment with FIFA and CAF norms. However, the debate has rekindled concerns about power concentration, transparency, and accountability in Ghanaian football leadership.
As the August 12 Congress approaches, all eyes will be on Kurt Okraku, whose leadership has drawn both praise and scrutiny in equal measure.
