Ghana’s Minister of Sports, Kofi Adams, has moved to defend his working relationship with Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, insisting that collaboration rather than conflict offers the best route to restoring the fortunes of Ghanaian football.
The Minister was responding to criticism that his “cosy” rapport with the FA boss risks undermining efforts to drive reform.
However, Adams dismissed such concerns, underlining that constructive engagement is vital for progress.
“Kurt is the GFA President. We can’t always be in confrontation with the head of the group we have given our national teams to run for us,” Adams explained.
He stressed that the Ministry remained committed to transparency and accountability, but warned that an adversarial approach would derail much-needed development.
Since taking charge of the GFA in 2019, Okraku has drawn both praise and criticism for his leadership, with some stakeholders calling for deeper reforms. Yet Adams maintained that only unity between the Ministry and the FA could provide the stability required to deliver results on and off the pitch.
“With effective cooperation, we can build a stronger football structure that serves the interest of Ghanaians,” the Minister concluded.
By: Pascal Amoah
