Ras Mubarak is a former MP for the Kumbungu Constituency
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kumbungu Constituency, Ras Mubarak, has sparked outrage online after describing Ghanaian football lovers as “mentally colonised.”
His comments, which many have criticised as disrespectful and out of touch, have ignited a wave of backlash on social media, with fans accusing him of undermining the passion and pride associated with the beautiful game.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Mubarak claimed that Ghanaians are more passionate about European football than the local league because they are “mentally colonised”.
He argued that this misplaced loyalty reflects a lack of pride in local institutions and called for a mindset shift to support and develop homegrown football, despite its flaws.
However, these assertions have been poorly received by some Ghanaians, who expressed their displeasure in the comments section.
Many argued that their support for European football is not due to mental colonization, but rather a preference for quality, professionalism, and safety, qualities they say are lacking in the local game due to poor leadership and mismanagement.
As a result, some have called for sweeping reforms in the management of football in the country, a step they believe could reignite national interest in the local league.
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