Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has thrown his weight behind proposed amendments to extend the term limits of the GFA President, arguing that long-term leadership is essential for sustainable progress in Ghanaian football.

The GFA’s Statutes Review Committee has proposed an extension of the presidential term limit from two terms to three, a recommendation that will headline discussions at the upcoming 31st GFA Ordinary Congress, set for August 12, 2025, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

Speaking in an interview with Luv FM, the now Head of CAF Media Relations went even further, suggesting that the presidency should be allowed up to four terms, citing the unique challenges and political dynamics of football administration.

“I don’t think two terms are enough in football politics. I will propose four terms because the industry is not as easy as people see it,” he stated.

He added that in his view, leadership stability is a key ingredient for long-term success and growth in African football, asserting that:

“If we want Ghana football to thrive and be on top of world and African football, the longevity or otherwise of an African president is a serious determining factor.”

The push to amend the GFA presidential term limit comes after a comprehensive statutes review process initiated by the Executive Council, which received multiple proposals from football stakeholders across the country.

Following stakeholder consultations and a review by FIFA and CAF Governance Units, FIFA has now approved the proposal, allowing it to be tabled before Congress.

Under the current GFA statutes, the President is limited to two terms, while other Executive Council members are eligible to serve three terms, a discrepancy the proposed change aims to address.

Any amendment to the GFA Statutes requires approval by at least three-quarters of delegates present and eligible to vote, as stipulated in Articles 34(4) and 34(5) of the GFA Statutes.

If passed during Congress, the change will officially extend the limit of the GFA Presidency to three terms, aligning it with those of FIFA and CAF. However, voices like Sannie Daara's suggest the conversation around presidential tenure may only just be beginning.