Veteran football administrator Nana Fitz has launched a strong criticism of the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), claiming that President Kurt Okraku and his management team lack the passion and commitment needed to revive Ghana football.

Speaking in an interview on ICADTV Sports, Nana Fitz said the challenges confronting Ghana football are already well known, making the formation of additional committees unnecessary.

“Football is not politics. We already know the problems affecting our game. Setting up committees without addressing the real issues is a waste of time,” he said.

According to him, the current GFA leadership has failed to demonstrate genuine commitment to the development of Ghana football, accusing its officials of putting personal interests ahead of the national game.

He questioned why coaches continue to be dismissed and replaced at significant cost without addressing the underlying problems affecting the national teams.

Nana Fitz also called on Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to provide Parliament with a full account of the reported GH¢58 million spent on football-related activities. He argued that Ghanaians deserve transparency and accountability for the expenditure, especially at a time when the country faces financial constraints in sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture.

“We have teachers, nurses and farmers who need support, yet huge sums are being spent on football without the expected results,” he stated.

He further questioned whether FIFA is fully aware of the extent of government funding provided to Ghana football, noting that FIFA generally discourages government interference in the administration of football associations.

Describing the expenditure as “transactions without implementation,” Nana Fitz lamented that despite the significant financial investment in football over the years, Ghana has little success to show for it.

“Football has become about money, yet Ghana has not won anything meaningful,” he said.

The veteran football administrator urged the Sports Ministry to formally engage FIFA on the state of Ghana football and to develop a clear long-term strategy that would rebuild the national teams over the next two to three years.

He also alleged that although politicians officially have no direct control over football administration, they continue to influence decisions behind the scenes. According to him, the Ghana Football Association operates with the belief that government cannot effectively hold it accountable, while politicians are often reluctant to challenge the association for fear of political consequences.

Nana Fitz further criticised the Sports Minister, accusing him of failing to provide strong leadership for the sector and questioning his understanding of football administration. He also maintained that Kurt Okraku’s leadership has been driven more by personal interests than by the broader development of Ghana football.

He concluded by saying that the Ghana Football Association, in its current form, has failed to deliver the reforms needed to restore Ghana football to its former glory.