Age Not the Issue in GFA Presidency Race – Abdul Salam Yakubu Backs André Dede Ayew’s Vision

Abdul Salam Yakubu, President of New Edubiase FC, has argued that the debate over the GFA presidency should not centre on a candidate’s age, whether 65 or 70, but rather on the quality of their ideas. In his view, what matters most is the vision and competence a person brings to the role, not how old they are.

Expressing his support for André Dede Ayew, Yakubu stated that he believes the former Black Stars captain possesses the necessary qualities to become GFA President. He highlighted that Ayew’s primary objective is to develop the Ghana Premier League, which the aspiring candidate intends to make his top priority upon assuming office.

Yakubu’s comments shift attention away from age-related considerations that have featured in discussions about the GFA leadership and instead focus on the substance of candidates’ plans for Ghanaian football. By endorsing Ayew’s vision, he emphasised that the future of the domestic league should be at the heart of the next administration’s agenda.

According to Yakubu, Ayew’s commitment to strengthening the Ghana Premier League demonstrates the kind of forward-thinking leadership the association needs. He suggested that the focus should be on ideas that can transform the local game rather than superficial criteria such as age.

His endorsement adds weight to Ayew’s campaign and reinforces the argument that the GFA presidency should be contested on the basis of vision, competence, and the ability to deliver meaningful development for Ghanaian football.

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