Leader of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro
Veteran football administrator Takyi Arhin has lashed out at Prophet Kofi Oduro, labeling him ignorant after the prophet described the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as the most corrupt institution in the country.
Takyi Arhin, commonly known in football circles as Thunder, urged the founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministries to focus on preaching salvation instead of dabbling in politics.
The Aduana Stars’ general manager refuted Kofi Oduro’s claims, emphasising that the GFA undergo an annual audit by a reputable firm and presents its financial accounts at Congress.
“As the Bible says, ‘For lack of vision and knowledge, my people perish.’ Pastor Oduro should preach salvation and stop dabbling in politics,” Arhin told GHANAsoccernet.com.
“The GFA render accounts to Congress, and a reputable audit firm reviews the books every year. What about Pastor Oduro’s church? Who does he render accounts to?”
He further criticised the prophet and clarified that the GFA do not receive funds from the government without the approval of the Ministry of Sports.
“The claim that the GFA is the most corrupt institution in Ghana is ridiculous and stems from ignorance. Pastor Oduro, being an ignoramus, does not know that the GFA does not spend government money. Every approval or disbursement is done by the ministry, with a purse holder assigned to every national team. This is common sense and basic knowledge!”
Additionally, Arhin noted that the GFA is a private entity and is not obligated to provide public accountability.
“Pastor Oduro should be informed that the GFA is a private company limited by guarantee and is accountable only to its members, not the general public. He should focus on salvation and present the audited accounts of his one-man church before commenting on the GFA,” he fumed.
Prophet Kofi Oduro had previously labeled the GFA as the most corrupt institution in Ghana while also criticising the Office of the Special Prosecutor for its perceived lack of interest in investigating the association’s activities.
“The Ghana Football Association is the most corrupt institution in Ghana, yet they have never been investigated. They are wasting resources. They have a team that wins nothing but shame. For over 40 years, this team has won nothing, yet we have administrators who refuse to resign. Meanwhile, the Special Prosecutor cannot even arrest a chicken,” he stated.
Prophet Kofi Oduro’s remarks came amid public pressure on the newly appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to remove GFA President Kurt Okraku.
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