Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has gracefully accepted the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)'s verdict, affirming his disqualification from the 2023 GFA presidential election.

Afriyie's disqualification cleared the path for GFA President Kurt Okraku to run unopposed and secure a second term with overwhelming support.

The basis for Afriyie's disqualification revolved around his inability to obtain the requisite number of endorsements from GFA members for his candidacy.

The Committee cited his reliance on an unqualified individual, Jeffrey Asare, to endorse his nomination forms. Subsequently, it was revealed that Asare did not hold the position of Director at Victory Club Warriors FC as indicated on the forms.

Despite pursuing an appeal, Afriyie's aspirations for a reversal were thwarted as the appeal was dismissed, prompting him to escalate the matter to CAS, the Swiss-based international body responsible for resolving sport-related disputes through arbitration.

In a statement addressing the CAS decision, Afriyie expressed his acknowledgment, stating, "I have today received the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding my appeal against the Decision of the Elections Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)."

"The CAS, in their decision, has upheld the decision of the Elections Committee of the GFA. I take the decision in good faith. I express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported me during this period."

With the conclusion of the CAS ruling, the saga that commenced in September 2023 has reached its resolution.