Award-winning journalist Saddick Adams has advised Ghanaian football giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to break away from the Ghana Premier League following the tragic incident at Nsoatre.
He argued that the persistent issue of hooliganism highlights the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) failure to provide adequate security for the country’s two biggest clubs.
As a result, he believes this is the perfect time for both teams to unite and establish their own league.
“My suggestion to Kotoko and Hearts is that Togbe Afede should travel to Kumasi to meet Otumfuo or Nana Apinkra should come to Accra. They should form an autonomous league, implement their own security measures, and secure sponsorship,” he said.
“If Kotoko and Hearts break away, clubs like Dewu Youngsters, Swedru All Blacks, Vipers, and Hasaacas, along with other traditional teams, will join.”
Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have been vocal about the need for significant reforms in Ghanaian football following the passing of Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley.
Kotoko have suspended their participation in the league until their demands are met.
In a joint statement released by the clubs, they outled twelve key issues they want the GFA to address.
The demands include full implementation of the Gbadegbe Commission report, deployment of at least 100 police officers at match venues, the league’s autonomy under an independent management body, exemption of match proceeds from VAT and similar deductions, and representation on the GFA Executive Council to have a direct say in decision-making.
Watch Saddick Adams make his assertion via the video below:
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