Former GFA Communications Chief Criticises Kurt Okraku's Handling of Crises

Ibrahim Saani Daara, former Ghana Football Association communications director, has criticised how President Kurt Okraku handles association crises.

He told Asempa FM that Okraku is repeatedly forced to appear on radio to explain issues that should be managed by the GFA’s communication team.

Saani Daara said he felt hurt watching the president defend himself against a Member of Parliament’s criticism.

He urged Okraku to recognise that certain matters are best addressed by designated officials rather than the president personally.

He said, “Some issues are no-go areas because MPs are lawmakers, and there are people at the FA whose job is to address these concerns.”

Saani Daara argued that GFA Executive Council members and communications staff should take responsibility for defending the organisation.

He recalled that during Kwesi Nyantakyi’s era, communication duties were delegated to specialised officials.

He said the current council seems to leave every task to the president, which he described as problematic.

The critique comes as Ghana’s Black Stars have endured a poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The team lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast in Bouake before conceding a two-goal lead in a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia in Accra.

Head coach Carlos Queiroz resigned after the two losses.

A five-member committee has been formed to search for a new coach, with its report due to the Sports Ministry on Friday, 9 October.

The committee will present its findings before the team reconvenes in November for matches against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Saani Daara’s comments add to ongoing debate about leadership and communication within Ghanaian football.