Antagonism not the way to fix issues with GFA – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called for a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to addressing challenges within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) rather than confrontational tactics.

For years, the relationship between the Ministry and the GFA has been clouded by speculation of internal power struggles and entrenched interests.

But speaking to Channel One News, Adams made it clear that antagonism is not the way forward.

“As the minister responsible for sports, you work with many federations. The last thing you want to be is an antagonist,” Adams said. “Leadership should be about engagement, not conflict.”

While acknowledging that the sector has its fair share of issues, the Minister stressed the importance of separating problems from personalities.

“I don’t see individuals as the problem. I see challenges that need fixing. My priority is to work together to identify and solve those challenges,” he noted.

However, Adams didn’t shy away from sending a firm message to those who might hinder progress.

“If you consistently stand in the way of resolving these issues, then you become part of the problem—and at that point, you’ll be treated as such,” he warned.

His remarks come at a time when calls for reform and greater accountability in Ghanaian sports continue to grow, especially in football governance.