Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has announced his candidacy for Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency, promising to breathe new life into Ghanaian football.
Nyantakyi, whose tenure with the GFA saw Ghana’s participation in three World Cups (2006, 2010, and 2014), is stepping into the political arena following the sudden demise of John Kumah, the previous lawmaker for Ejisu.
Speaking on Onua TV’s Maakye morning show, Nyantakyi expressed his dedication to reviving football in Ghana, leveraging his extensive network within the global football community.
“I will ensure that the GFA takes back its past glory,” he said.
“I am a former President [of the GFA], so I see myself as an insider. Wherever I find myself I have to use my wisdom to help improve not only football but sports as a whole. I am also a lawyer, so I will use all that to help develop football.”
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to open nominations for the Ejisu primary later today, Tuesday, April 7.
By: Gbordzor Promise
