Sack Okraku!” The Calls Are Growing, But Who Is Standing by Him?

Kurt Okraku Under Fire: Who Wants Him Out, and Who Is Standing by Him? | Black Stars Crisis Pressure is mounting on GFA president Kurt Okraku after the Black Stars’ worst start to an AFCON qualifying campaign in years. In this episode of Inside the Republic, we separate fact from noise and look at who is calling for change, who is defending him, and what happens next. 🇬🇭 What happened: Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier on September 29. Earlier, the Black Stars lost 2-0 away to Côte d’Ivoire, leaving them bottom of Group C with no points from two matches. The critics: Broadcaster Daniel Koranteng urged President Mahama to dismiss Okraku. Afia Schwarzenegger has joined the calls, and Communications Minister Sam George reportedly called for the Black Stars to be disbanded and the GFA sacked, even at the risk of a FIFA ban. The defenders: Aduana FC general manager Takyi Arhin says he would back Okraku for a third term. Supporters point to the GFA’s support for clubs, and Okraku was first elected in October 2019 and won a second term in 2023. ⚠️ Important: There is no confirmed removal of Kurt Okraku. This video covers the pressure, the arguments and the stakes, and we clearly separate confirmed facts from opinion.#KurtOkraku #BlackStars #GFA #GhanaFootball #AFCON2027 #InsideTheRepublic