Wilfred Osei Kweku ‘Palmer’ has launched his policy document ahead of the Upcoming GFA Presidential election.
The well attended event was held at the plush Alisa Hotel in Accra on Wednesday.
Palmer took the opportunity to unveiled his 52-page Policy Document dubbed “Reforming Ghana football” which seeks to tackle challenges that confronts Ghana Football.
He also revealed his policies to revive football in the country hinges on 8 key pillars.
1, Development
2, Infrastructural development
3,Safety and Security
4,Commercialization
5,Governance and Administration
6,Finance
7, Competitions
8,Re-regulation.
Osei Kweku also talked about establishing a dedicated department that would deal with all travels of GFA officials, players and other stakeholders on GFA Assignment, of which he said,
“The GFA would register a travel agency gfatravel.com and control it internally where flight, accommodation and internal transport arrangements are made in advance”.
The Ex Black Stars management committee Chairman also gave a break down of how his leadership will earmarked to raise
US$ 90.3 (Ninety million, three hundred thousand) United States Dollars from the
revenue base activities as specified under the following:
– Revenue from TV Broadcasting rights US$ 4 Million – Revenue from marketing Rights US$ 9 Million
– Revenue from Licensing rights US$ 3 Million
– Merchandizing – US$ 2m
– Digital Transformation Hub- US$ 4 Million
– Grants from FIFA (FIFA Forward, Capital Investment Fund)-US$ 6 Million – Futsal Grants US$ 8 Million
– CAF funding programs- US$ 0.80 Million
– Tax Credit – US$ 2 Million
– Solidarity, Training and Compensation Clearing House US$8 Million
– Proceeds from international friendly matches US$5 Million
– Training and compensation from international clubs US$3 Million
– Revenue from gates US$ 3 Million
– Prize money from international competitions US 30 Million
– Internally generated fund US$2.5 Million
– Revaluation of tangible and intangible assets US$18.3 million.
Palmer is vying for the top seat against six other candidates including Kurt Okraku and George Afriyie.
The other aspirants are Fred Pappoe, Lawyer George Ankoma Mensah and Amanda Clinton.
The GFA election is slated for October 25 in Accra.
