- Ex-GFA spokesperson Ibrahim Sannie Daara defends Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom
- Daara urges GFA to reconsider charges against Elmina Sharks owner
- Diplomacy needed to resolve issue, says Daara
A former spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called on the GFA to reassess its decision to charge Elmina Sharks owner, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, following a violent incident at the Nduom Sports Stadium.
The controversy arose during a match on Sunday, where All Blacks were awarded a penalty and won 1-0, leading to an altercation with the referee. Dr. Nduom expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating on social media, prompting the GFA to charge him with violating Division One League regulations and the GFA Disciplinary Code.
However, Daara stressed the importance of business figures like Dr. Nduom in advancing football in Ghana. He urged the GFA to reconsider pursuing charges, noting that charging individuals is not always the best course of action. Daara pointed out that Dr. Nduom had attempted to calm the crowd on the pitch, suggesting a more patient and diplomatic approach was needed.
“We need people like Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom to invest in our game,” Daara said on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show. “Regardless of what has happened, it shouldn’t always be about charging people. I’ve heard an account that he even went on the pitch to calm the fans, so let’s exercise patience in decision-making.”
Daara warned that if Dr. Nduom withdrew his support, it could have serious repercussions for the Division One League. “What if he gets frustrated and dissolves the team? He has his own stadium, and the GFA should consider these things. Any decision he makes will affect the Division One League, and we must also remember that he has previously sponsored the league.”
Daara concluded, “Maybe he is wrong, but sometimes, diplomacy is needed to resolve such issues.” Dr. Nduom has until Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to formally respond to the charges.
