Business magnate Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom is advocating for an “alternative football competition” as the government plans to dissolve the Ghana Football Association over allegations of graft.
The Government of Ghana said it is in the process of dissolving the football powerhouse following corrupt activities exposed in a video by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
A statement by Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid on Thursday stated that government is “shocked and outraged at the contents” in the investigative piece.
The statement added that “having regard to the widespread nature of the apparent rot involving top GFA officials, top NSA officials, match commissioners, football administrators and referees, Government has decided to take immediate steps to have the GFA dissolved.”
Following the announcement, Dr. Nduom, who owns Elmina Sharks FC, said the beautiful game is indeed in crisis and must be addressed.
Below is a full statement he released on Friday, June 8, 2018:
Where should the solution to the crisis in football in Ghana come from?
There is no question that there is a crisis in football in Ghana. So whose responsibility is it to solve the crisis? Sportswriters, players, football team Managers, association executives, government officials and many others have jumped into the arena.
What about the owners of the football clubs? The people who have invested hundreds of thousands of Cedis, sometimes millions to give employment to players, coaches, administrators, and others?
Not too long ago, I wrote about the problems encountered in the football league including corruption and received all manner of insults and accusations. With the Anas #12 video, everyone is jumping into the act. Some are even bypassing the rules and regulations that govern association football.
It may be time to organize an alternative football competition, a private sector initiative led by club owners – with discipline.
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
