In a recent election held on Monday, November 23, 2023, Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, secured a seat on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) by accumulating six votes. Joining him in this significant appointment is Alhaji Abu Hassan Ryzo, Chairman of the Northern Region Football Association, who also garnered six votes during the election.
This dynamic duo takes up their roles, succeeding Linford Boadu Asamoah and Salifu Shaibu Zida, who lost their positions after receiving four votes each in the elections.
The GFA Executive Council, responsible for key decisions and governance within Ghanaian football, now comprises:
– Kurt Okraku (GFA President)
– Randy Abbey (Ghana Premier League)
– Kingsley Osei Bonsu (Ghana Premier League)
– Frederick Acheampong (Ghana Premier League)
– Nana Oduro Sarfo (Ghana Premier League)
– James Kwesi Appiah (Ghana Premier League)
– Mark Addo (Division One League)
– Gideon Ofosu (Division One League)
– Eugene Noble (Division One League)
– Gifty Oware-Mensah (Women’s League)
– Samuel Aboabire (RFA Representative)
– Alhaji Abu Hassan (RFA Representative)
The newly elected members are expected to contribute their expertise and perspectives to further the development and governance of football in Ghana.
