Kurt Okraku rallies traditional support in Tumu to drive unity and grassroots football growth

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has met with traditional authorities in Tumu as part of his ongoing tour of the Upper West Region, reinforcing the importance of traditional leadership in the growth and unity of Ghana football.

The GFA President paid a courtesy call on the Tumu traditional leadership, where he expressed profound appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation.

During the visit, President Simeon-Okraku appealed for the prayers, guidance and continued support of the traditional authorities as Ghana prepares for a demanding international calendar involving several national teams.

He noted that the period ahead will be particularly significant for Ghana football, with national teams set to compete on major continental and emphasised that football remains a powerful unifying force as he reaffirmed his administrations commitment to working with all stakeholders, including traditional authorities, to advance the game and create meaningful opportunities for the youth across the country.

The President was accompanied by the Chairman of the Upper West Regional Football Association, Alhaji Sadugu Yahaya, alongside executives of the Sissala East Football Association.

He was further supported by members of his entourage, including Chief of Staff, Michael Osekre; GFA Regional Football Coordinator, Daseebre Adu Asare; Dreams FC President, Jiji Alifoe Mohammed; and Senior Communication Manager at the Office of the President, Patrick Akoto.

The visit to Tumu forms part of President Simeon-Okrakus broader Upper West Regional tour, during which he has engaged key stakeholders, inspected football facilities and strengthened partnerships aimed at promoting inclusive, sustainable football development throughout the region.