The Sports Writers Association of Ghana, (SWAG) has congratulated the newly elected Ghana FA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku.
The Dreams FC Capo has been sworn in as the new President of Ghana football after winning the GFA Presidency seat to succeed Kwesi Ntantatyi.
He secured 93 votes to emerge as the winner of the elections in the third round after George Afryie has conceded at the beginning of the 2nd runoff.
He will serve an initial four-year term with an additional four-year term if re-elected into office.
SWAG in their congratulatory letter urged the new FA President to fufill his campaign promises and to do his best to transform the fortunes of Ghana football.
Below is the full Statement:
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is delighted that today you have been elected as the 2nd president of the Ghana Football Association by the Football family through an unprecedented historic and democratic process.
You must be highly content with this as you have undoubtedly worked very hard to achieve this position. Your commitment and dedication has helped you attain the presidency of the Ghana Football Association.
All your hard work has paid off and SWAG sincerely hopes you fulfill all your promises and shine brightly to give a future of Ghana Football.
SWAG salutes you on your victory with immense joy because you are a proud member of our cherished association.
We take this opportunity to congratulate you on your well deserved, planned, and overlong success.
SWAG will in the coming days engage you in the promotion and development of the game. Â Â