GFA proposes 900% increment for nomination fee of presidential candidates

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has put forward a proposal to significantly increase the nomination fee for presidential aspirants ahead of the upcoming Congress, which will pave the way for elections. The suggested increase amounts to a staggering 900%, raising the initial nomination fee from GHC 5,000 to GHC 50,000 for each presidential hopeful.

In a statement signed by GFA’s General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, on June 24th, the football governing body outlined the reasons for the proposed fee hike. They cited the escalating costs associated with organizing elections, including logistics, transportation, and accommodation.

Should the idea be approved at the Congress, former Vice President George Afriyie, Kojo Yankah, and Bernard Amofa Jantuah, who have declared their intent to contest against incumbent Kurt Okraku as his first term comes to an end, may face significant financial implications.

While female aspirants are expected to pay 50% of the fee, other proposed nomination fees include GHC 15,000 for aspirants to the Executive Council and GHC 10,000 for Regional Football Associations (RFA) Chairmen, both of which represent substantial increases from the GHC 2,500 fee set four years ago.

Additionally, aspirants for positions such as RFA slot for Executive Council, RFA Executive Council, District Chairmen, and District Executive Council may face fees of GHC 5,000, GHC 2,000, GHC 1,000, and GHC 500, respectively.

The final decision on the proposed fee adjustments will be made at the upcoming Congress scheduled to take place on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. At the Congress, the proposal will be either accepted or rejected, shaping the financial landscape for the forthcoming GFA elections.

–The Post Ghana