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Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to allegations made by former Ghana Premier League club, New Edubiase, regarding the intention of the current FA administration to exceed their mandated four-year term.
In a comprehensive four-page statement signed by the General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, the GFA addressed New Edubiase's concerns, stating that the fear of the GFA elections being held beyond the current Executive Council's mandate is unfounded.
The FA's response comes in light of a petition submitted by New Edubiase, claiming that the FA aims to either prolong their tenure or catch opponents off guard by conducting an election during the upcoming Ordinary Congress in Kumasi on July 10.
The GFA clarified that elective congresses, particularly in election years, are also held at an Extraordinary Congress, emphasizing that New Edubiase's apprehensions lack factual basis.
The current FA leadership's term is set to conclude in October of this year.
Addressing the allegations, the GFA stated, “That also be assured that no person will postpone elections or amend GFA Statutes with secretly signed documents.
"This allegation is flawed in the face of the facts. At the engagements with the clubs where you were present, the process laid down for amendment of the GFA Statutes were explained and all clubs understood that the proposed amendment of the GFA Statutes will not play a part in the 2023 GFA election and will be done in Congress by members of Congress sometime after the elections.”
“Note also that, once you come out of a Normalisation period, FIFA continues to observe keenly your progress, growth and compliance with all the tenants laid down and so far the feedback on governance is that we have demonstrated as an Association that we are doing well.
“That further be assured that an Elective Congress will be held in accordance with the provisions of the GFA Statutes and GFA Regulations on Elections with the full participation of all stakeholders of football, especially with full media attendance.
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide updates and explanations on the subject matter. Counting on your usual cooperation as always.”
In a comprehensive four-page statement signed by the General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, the GFA addressed New Edubiase's concerns, stating that the fear of the GFA elections being held beyond the current Executive Council's mandate is unfounded.
The FA's response comes in light of a petition submitted by New Edubiase, claiming that the FA aims to either prolong their tenure or catch opponents off guard by conducting an election during the upcoming Ordinary Congress in Kumasi on July 10.
The GFA clarified that elective congresses, particularly in election years, are also held at an Extraordinary Congress, emphasizing that New Edubiase's apprehensions lack factual basis.
The current FA leadership's term is set to conclude in October of this year.
Addressing the allegations, the GFA stated, “That also be assured that no person will postpone elections or amend GFA Statutes with secretly signed documents.
"This allegation is flawed in the face of the facts. At the engagements with the clubs where you were present, the process laid down for amendment of the GFA Statutes were explained and all clubs understood that the proposed amendment of the GFA Statutes will not play a part in the 2023 GFA election and will be done in Congress by members of Congress sometime after the elections.”
“Note also that, once you come out of a Normalisation period, FIFA continues to observe keenly your progress, growth and compliance with all the tenants laid down and so far the feedback on governance is that we have demonstrated as an Association that we are doing well.
“That further be assured that an Elective Congress will be held in accordance with the provisions of the GFA Statutes and GFA Regulations on Elections with the full participation of all stakeholders of football, especially with full media attendance.
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide updates and explanations on the subject matter. Counting on your usual cooperation as always.”