How the NPP and NDC undermine the GFA, then demand accountability

30 September 2026 statement of the (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament on the Black Stars The statement issued by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Ranking Member of Parliament for the Youth and Sports Committee, also called for an independent technical and administrative audit of the Black Stars and the structures supporting the national teams.

Other demands included a review of the GFA's governance and accountability framework, player selection, technical appointments, national-team expenditure and Ghana's long-term football development strategy.

This argument is politically attractive simply because the Black Stars are a national symbol and their participation in international competitions often entails substantial public expenditure.