FIFA has endorsed the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) proposal to extend presidential term limits from two to three terms and elevate a female representative to 2nd Vice President.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum confirmed the approvals during an August 4 appearance on TV3’s Sports Station, noting FIFA rejected other governance changes like Executive Council expansion, advising a “more structured approach” to broader reforms.
The proposals, developed through stakeholder consultations and submitted to FIFA and CAF, now advance to the GFA Congress for ratification. Amendments require attendance by over 50% of voting delegates and a three-quarters majority vote. The term-limit change will be tabled at the August 12, 2025 Congress.
If adopted, the extension could permit current President Kurt Okraku—who has completed one term—to seek two additional terms, surpassing the existing eight-year cap. The reforms aim to reshape the GFA’s leadership framework, with the Congress outcome determining the association’s trajectory.
