FMIG brings you a taste of what to expect from Wilfred Osei Kweku‘s manifesto ahead of the media launch for his campaign which is slated for 2nd October, 2019.
The event is scheduled for Botsio Halla, Alisa Hotel in Accra at 2pm prompt.
The Bankroller of Tema Youth is considered as one of the top favourites to win the GFA Presidential elections which will be held on October 25.
’Palmer’ as he is affectionately called served as an Executive committee member, Vice President of Black Stars management committee and also Chairman of Ghana U-20 team during the erstwhile administration.
Dreams FC Chairman Kurt Okraku and Former GFA Veep George Afriyie are also among a few of the prominent names vying for the position.
Team Palmer Policy Document Revolves around the following;
PILLARS
- 1. Youth development
- 2. Competitions
- 3. Governance and administration
- 4. Commercialization
- 5. Infrastructure development
- 6. Financial resources
- 7. Safety and security
- 8. Re-regulations
LANDMARK CHANGES
- Transparency and accountability
- Judicial Structure (Independent Investigatory and Adjudicatory Chamber)
- Refereeing department (GFA to take full control of the recruitment, training and evaluation of Referees).
- Early warning system (Liaise with FIFA and other relevant stakeholders dealing with issues of match manipulation and bribery)
- Club Licensing (to ensure full implementation and compliance)
- Sponsorship (National Teams to run on sponsorship) > Women Football
- Legacy projects
- Corporate Social Responsibility (EG. Malaria eradication, cancer, Hepatitis B)
- Grassroots (colts)Football > Functional Competitions Department
- Empowerment of Regional FA’s (ensure that the right amount of staff are deployed to the Regions)
- Create a conducive working relationship with Government for the development of football
- Ensure that there is a good succession plan with the National Teams
- Build the capacity of Coaches and staff in the football industry
- Improving on Sports Science
- Ensure that the Systems created by Statute and the General Secretariat of the GFA are allowed to function independently devoid of interference.
- League management system (autonomous or semi autonomous League)
- Tax Rebates & Waivers
- Financial independence of GFA