The Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections are approaching, and potential candidates, including Kurt Okraku, George Afriyie, and Kojo Yankah, may face a GHC50,000 nomination fee if the proposal is endorsed by Congress.
In a recent statement dated June 24th, signed by General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, the GFA recommended a substantial increase in the nomination fee for Presidential candidates.
If approved, the proposed fee of GHC50,000 would represent a significant 900% surge from the GHC5,000 charged during the previous elections in 2019.
The GFA justifies the need for the fee increment by citing the rising costs associated with organizing the elections, such as logistics, transportation, and accommodation.
As these expenses have escalated since the last elections, the GFA proposes a higher nomination fee for the upcoming event.
Additionally, aspiring candidates for the Executive Council and Regional Football Associations (RFA) Chairmen could face fees of GHC15,000 and GHC10,000 respectively, compared to the GHC2,500 paid four years ago.
For the RFA slot for the Executive Council, RFA Executive Council, District Chairmen, and District Executive Council, potential candidates may be charged GHC5,000, GHC2,000, GHC1,000, and GHC500 respectively.
Female aspirants are expected to pay 50% of the fee.
The final decision on the proposed fee adjustment lies with Congress, which is scheduled to convene at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on Monday, July 10th, 2023.
During the Congress meeting, members will deliberate on the matter and determine whether to approve or reject the new fee, considering the GFA's justifications and the financial implications for potential candidates.
As the GFA Presidential race intensifies, candidates and stakeholders eagerly await Congress' decision, as it will have significant implications for the upcoming elections.
