The bankroller of Dreams FC, Kurt E.S. Okraku has announced his ambition to become the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The position is set to be declared vacant by the Normalization Committee which has been steering affairs since the departure of Kwesi Nyantakyi last year.
Kurt, a former GFA Executive Committee member, in a short video via his social media handles, announced Monday he will be seeking to lead the country’s football when nominations are opened later in September.
He stated:
Fellow members of the football family,
After a thorough process of deliberations, discussions, engagements and consultations with various stakeholders of our industry,
I have decided to put myself forward to contest the leadership of the Ghana Football Association when the election process officially opens.
My conviction to contest the upcoming election has been further enforced during the period of consultations with stakeholders.
It became very evident during this period that the qualities I possess were exactly what stakeholders are looking for as we look to tackle the challenges that face our industry at this particular point in time.
My ultimate aim is to ensure that industry players in Ghana get their fair share of the enormous global wealth of football.
That every person connected to the game reaps their rightful dues for their unending efforts and enormous investments.
I will in not too distant future share with stakeholders my elaborate blueprint on my vision for Ghana football. The vision of Creating Wealth for All in football.
This Vision will primarily see us embark on a quest to build a transparent led and communication friendly FA which carries along all stakeholders to fulfil the aspirations of our beloved nation.
This requires a leadership with the skillset and corporate governance mindset to drive a new image for the passion that holds this great country together.
The time has come to make our football great again and we must not miss this unique opportunity of entrusting the forward march of our football in competent and efficient hands.
My track record speaks for itself.
My name is Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and I am running for the Leadership of the Ghana Football Association.”
Many have been tipped to contest for the position. They include former vice-president George Afriyie, Wilfred Osei, Nana Yaw Amponsah and Fred Pappoe.
