Veteran football administrator, Kofi Manu, has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the recently concluded Ghana Football Association’s Elective Congress. According to Manu, the election results may be nullified due to a court injunction that was in place during the voting process.
The Elective Congress, held in Tamale, saw Kurt Okraku emerge as the uncontested winner, securing a new Executive Council to govern Ghanaian football for the next four years. With an overwhelming majority of 117 out of 124 eligible delegates voting in favor of Okraku’s presidency, his position within the football community seemed solidified.
However, during his post-election speech, President Okraku emphasized the need for unity and extended an invitation to his rival, George Afriyie, to collaborate for the betterment of the sport. Yet, the revelation of a court injunction has cast doubt on the legitimacy of the entire election process.
In an interview on Happy FM, Kofi Manu highlighted the existence of the injunction, which should have halted the election process until October 12. He criticized the proceedings as unconstitutional and void, expressing concern over the selfishness and lawlessness displayed by those seeking to rule Ghana football.
Despite the injunction, the elections committee decided to proceed, leaving the electoral process shrouded in uncertainty. Manu called on the football community to speak up and not remain silent in the face of these developments.
