Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has supported Asante Kotoko’s decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League.
According to him, Kotoko boycotting the league sends a strong message and could ignite significant changes.
He stated that the withdrawal has been long overdue and that Kotoko have been presented with an opportunity to “show leadership”.
“They are the strongest team in the league. Boycotting the league will send a strong signal that things must be done right. You can’t continue like this. This is the time for them to show leadership. They have to lead for others to follow. It is long overdue,” He said in an interview with GhanaWeb.
Asante Kotoko announced their withdrawal from the GPL following the death of staunch supporter Nana Pooley.
In a statement released on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the club stated that all first-team activities have been put on hold and will only resume after justice is served.
However, the club noted that juvenile club activities will continue as required.
“Asante Kotoko wish to state that all footballing activities of the senior team are on hold until further notice. Our stance remains unchanged; we will not resume footballing duties until justice is served, and concrete steps are taken to prevent such barbaric acts from ever happening again,” the club wrote.
“In the meantime, management has decided to suspend all activities relating to football on the pitch until further investigations into the matter. However, our juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehab will be allowed at our training center.”
Nana Pooley tragically passed away after reportedly being stabbed five times during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Watch Atta Poku’s interview with Emmanuel Enin on GhanaWeb TV below:
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