Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has expressed his frustration over the lack of public backing for President Kurt Okraku.
Okraku has recently faced criticism and calls for his resignation due to the poor performance of the Black Stars and other national teams.
In an interview with Asempa FM, Sannie Daara slammed the Executive Council for not standing by Okraku and his leadership.
He pointed out that in previous administrations, particularly under Kwesi Nyantakyi, members of the Executive Council were more involved and vocal in their support of the association.
“I am not impressed with how the Executive Council has supported Kurt Okraku and his administration,” he said.
“In times past, the Executive Council members were heavily involved in everything, but I don’t see that in this current administration. George Afriyie, Osei Palmer, and Kojo Yankah were all instrumental in Kwesi Nyantakyi’s administration, but I do not see that under this administration.”
Sannie Daara further criticized the absence of public defense from the Executive Council members since the Black Stars’ last match against Sudan.
“Since the Black Stars’ last game against Sudan, I have not heard any member of the Executive Council coming out to speak and defend the GFA, Kurt Okraku, and the product.”
Reflecting on the past, he reminded listeners of how the Executive Council stood united behind Kwesi Nyantakyi during challenging times, especially before and after the Anas exposé. He called for a similar show of solidarity for Okraku in these trying times.
“Before and after Anas’ exposé, all the members of the Executive Council were together and supported Kwesi Nyantakyi, and that is what must happen,” he added.
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