Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has despatched a powerful warning to individuals who make false and damaging claims about him, particularly these calling him a “thief.”
Talking in an interview with GhOne TV, Okraku stated he’s open to honest criticism about his management and the state of soccer in Ghana. Nevertheless, he stated he is not going to settle for private assaults or lies that injury his status.
You’ll be able to criticise me if issues go mistaken in soccer, that’s tremendous. However don’t insult me or name me names like ‘thief’ if I’ve accomplished nothing mistaken. That’s defamation and I cannot take it frivolously.
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Once I’m requested these questions, generally I attempt to joke or keep calm. However actually, if I’m not a thief and also you name me a thief, then we could have issues.
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Okraku has been below public strain over the performance of the Black Stars, points within the Ghana Premier League, and the final working of soccer within the nation.
GFA capo sued journalist early this yr
Again in February 2025, he took legal action against journalist Collins Atta Poku and Teraone Media Restricted, the homeowners of Sompa TV/FM, over what he described as false and dangerous feedback made throughout their reveals.
Pulse Ghana reported that the case was filed on the Excessive Court docket, and Okraku is demanding GH₵ 30 million in damages for defamation. The offending statements had been made on sports activities programmes aired on November 18 and 28, 2024.
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In his authorized grievance, Okraku says the media outlet and the journalist falsely accused him of misusing cash meant for Black Stars gamers, mistreating Daniel Amartey, and being concerned in shady offers in regards to the buy of buses for Division One League clubs.
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The GFA boss insists that such false claims have triggered injury to his identify and have led to public embarrassment. He promised that anybody who spreads such lies about him in future will face the results.
