Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has insisted that his persistent criticism of the current administration of the association is not motivated by hatred or envy towards GFA President Kurt Okraku.
Afriyie, who has been one of the outspoken critics of the current leadership of the GFA, says his concerns are driven by his desire to see Ghanaian football regain its strength and make significant progress.
Speaking in an interview with Edward King Akuffo on Atinka TV, the former GFA Vice President dismissed suggestions that his criticism of Kurt Okraku is rooted in personal differences.
“I don’t envy Kurt Okraku or hate him. I just want our football to grow. I remember he once drove to my house for help, and I delivered,” George Afriyie said.
His comments come amid his repeated concerns about the direction of Ghana football under the current administration. Afriyie has on several occasions questioned aspects of the management of the game and argued that more needs to be done to restore the competitiveness and development of football in the country.
According to him, his willingness to criticise the administration should not be interpreted as a personal attack on Kurt Okraku, but rather as an expression of his concern about the overall development of the sport.
Afriyie also stressed that his past relationship with Okraku demonstrates that their differences should not necessarily be viewed through the lens of personal rivalry.
George Afriyie served as Vice President of the Ghana Football Association under former GFA President Kwasi Nyantakyi before leaving the position in 2018.
He later contested the GFA presidential election and has remained actively involved in discussions surrounding the administration and future of Ghana football.
