President of the GFA (Ghana Football Association), Kurt E.S. Okraku, has received a significant boost in his bid to continue in his role.
His ambition to stand for re-election during the 29th Ordinary Congress of the Association in Kumasi has been endorsed by two prominent football chiefs.
The Chairmen of the Western and Greater Accra regional Football Associations have publicly expressed their support for Okraku’s re-election.
Their endorsement comes as a valuable show of support for his candidacy.
During a radio interview following the conclusion of the Western Regional Division 2 Middle league, Simon Ehomah, the Western Regional FA boss, praised Okraku’s leadership and the positive impact he has had on Ghanaian football.
He credited a significant portion of the success achieved during his regime to the contribution and support of the current GFA President.
“All that I’m doing has been made possible because of Kurt (Okraku). So I will plead with all the premier and division one league clubs to rally behind him and support him,” Mr Ehomah told West Gold Radio in Takoradi.
He went further to throw his unflicnhing support to the GFA boss, a move that was supported by the Greater Accra RFA Chairman, Samuel Aboabire.
“I vehemently declare my backing for Kurt(Okraku),” Simon Ehomah said.
Mr Aboabire quipped,”If you are for Kurt I am for Game Changer”. Kurt Okraku is dubbed the ‘Game Changer’ a slogan championed while camoaignign for election in his first term.
Simon Ehomah cited the good works accomplished under the Kurt E.S Okraku administration despite being faced with the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenging situations.
He touted the GFA President’s down to earth but hardworking nature and believes these are leadership traits.
“He is really working hard.He is humble and offers a listening ear to almost every stakeholder. He is readily available whenever we call on him to suggest changes to help the game grow,” he concluded.
The GFA is yet to announce a date for the elective Congress which will determine the retention or otherwise of Mr Okraku as its leader.