Congress approves GHS50K nomination fee for GFA Presidential contest
The GFA’s General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, recently announced the significant hike in the nomination price for Presidential contenders in a statement dated June 24.
Comparing the projected fee of GHC50,000 to the GHC5,000 levied during the previous elections in 2019, there has been a notable increase of 900%.
The GFA cites the increased costs of organizing the elections, such as logistics, transportation, and lodging, as justification for the requirement for the fee increase.
New executives, including the hotly disputed president, will be chosen during the GFA elections, which are set for October.
Okraku emphasized his commitment to continuing his leadership path in Ghana football during his statement at the Congress.
His accomplishments during the previous three and a half years were emphasized, including Ghana’s victory at 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and the national team’s qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup after defeating Nigeria in the last qualifying round.
George Afriyie, a former vice president of the Ghana Football Association, and Kojo Yankah have both expressed their intention to compete for president, therefore Okraku’s confirmation opens the door for a close contest.
Afriyie, who came in second to Okraku in the 2019 elections, is regarded as a formidable contender with the ability to unseat Okraku as leader.
