Akufo-Addo congratulates new GFA President Kurt Okraku

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Mr Kurt E.S. Okraku on his election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Reacting to Mr Okraku's winning of last Friday's election in a twitter post,  President Akufo-Addo wrote, "I extend warm congratulations to Mr Kurt E. S. Okraku on his election as the 24th President of the Ghana Football Association. He has earned the confidence and trust of the football fraternity, and his victory is well-deserved,” he said.

Mr Okraku beat off competition from five others namely George Ankamah, George Afriyie, Amanda Clinton, Nana Yaw Amponsah and Fred Pappoe to win the highest office of the Ghana Football Association.

"Football remains the passion of our nation, and I urge all to rally behind him in realising his vision for the growth and development of Ghana football," he added.