Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has emphasized the need for changes among Match Commissioners ahead of the resumption of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).

Speaking at a training session aimed at enhancing matchday safety and security protocols, Okraku highlighted the growing demand from Ghanaians for reform.

“The clarion call from Ghanaians is that something has to change, and we have to react positively to it as a family,” Okraku stated. “Hopefully, the Premier League will come back soon, but this is part of the process of bringing back our beloved GPL.”

Okraku stressed the crucial role Match Commissioners play in ensuring the smooth running of football in Ghana. He called upon them to embrace the needed reforms to improve the game’s integrity and security.

“When we come back, we have to ensure that the change that our consumers are calling for will be supported by the family that has gathered here. We occupy a special place in our sports. We play a very important role in the management of our game.”

His call for change comes in the wake of recent incidents resulting in the death of a kotoko fan, Nana Pooley after an act of hooliganism that have raised concerns about the organization and security of football matches in the country.

“The incidents that happened in Nsoatre have become a catalyst for us to re-look at how football has been delivered by all of us. I honestly believe that we have the power to right the wrongs in football,” Okraku added.

Meanwhile, authorities are on the hunt for Brimah, who has been identified as the person responsible for Pooley’s death. Brimah is currently on the run, and security agencies are working tirelessly to bring him to justice.