Tony Baffoe has ruled out standing in next year’s Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential election for now, but says he cannot predict whether his position will change in the future.
The former Black Stars defender said he had turned down the possibility of pursuing the role several times because leading Ghana’s football governing body was not currently an ambition of his.
“I’ve said no on multiple occasions. It doesn’t drive me but I don’t know what is going to happen in six months or 12 months or 24 months. For now I don’t see myself there but you never know of tomorrow,” Baffoe told 3Sports.
His comments come as preparations begin for the next GFA election, which is scheduled for next year. The vote will decide who leads Ghanaian football for the next term.
Current president Kurt Okraku is nearing the end of his second term. However, Congress has approved an arrangement allowing a president to seek a third term, leaving open the possibility that Okraku could contest the election again.
It remains to be seen whether Okraku will enter the race once the presidency becomes available.
Baffoe’s comments provide clarity on his immediate intentions amid speculation that he could become a candidate for one of the leading positions in Ghanaian football administration. Although he has distanced himself from an imminent presidential campaign, he has not ruled out reconsidering the opportunity later.
The former Black Stars player continues to be involved in the development and administration of football in Ghana. He founded the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), where he serves as General Secretary.
The organisation represents professional footballers in the country, while Baffoe’s wider work has kept him engaged with football matters at both local and continental level.
That involvement has included discussions with Okraku about developments affecting the sport. His playing career with the Black Stars, combined with his administrative experience, has ensured he remains part of conversations about the future direction of Ghanaian football.
Baffoe’s latest position is that he is not seeking the GFA presidency at this stage. Nevertheless, his comments leave open the possibility that his view could be different in six months, 12 months or 24 months.
Attention will now remain on next year’s election and on whether Okraku chooses to pursue another term under the provision approved by Congress. While Baffoe has repeatedly rejected the idea of standing, he accepts that circumstances may lead him to reconsider.
