President John Mahama and Countryman Songo
Outspoken sports journalist Patrick Osei Agyemang, popularly known as Countryman Songo, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dissolve the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the tragic death of Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley.
Songo criticized the GFA for failing to prevent the violent incident at the stadium, which resulted in Pooley’s death, calling it a major lapse in the association’s oversight.
“Shut down Ghana FA, Mr. President,” Songo wrote on his X page on February 4, 2025.
Meanwhile, Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has assured the public that the government will thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Adams emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that justice is served for the bereaved family.
Pooley was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation at the Nsoatreman vs. Kotoko match on January 2, 2024. Reports indicate that he was stabbed five times and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has banned Nsoatreman from using their home venue and has launched an investigation to identify and prosecute those involved in the violence.
Read Countryman Songo’s tweet below:
Shut down Ghana FA, Mr. President🔥🔥🔥✊
— Patrick Osei-Agyeman (@countrymansongo) February 3, 2025
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