L-R: NPP MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib and NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe constituency, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has rendered an apology to the National Sports Authority (NSA) boss, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, after accusing him of being partisan.
During an interview with Happy FM, Ahmed accused Ankrah of being clueless about his role by allegedly making efforts to ensure that persons belonging to his political party are made presidents of some sports federations in the country.
“I’m not too sure he [Ampofo Ankrah] understands what’s happening, or he’s become too partisan that he doesn’t even know what the elections and the board members’ roles are. It’s not an appointed position; it’s not a partisan position.
“Don’t go and bring a party person and insist that the party person should be the president of a federation. That’s a major problem,” he said.
However, during a recent meeting between the two individuals, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP admitted to having erred in his remarks and apologised to the NSA boss.
“I’m sorry, thank you so much. Let’s try to catch up again. I’ll still apologise on the platform. God bless you,” he noted.
Ampofo Ankrah, in a post on Facebook, stated that he has accepted the apology and will remain focused on improving weightlifting.
“Apology from Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib (MP) Weija-Gbawe duly accepted. Let’s now get weightlifting back on the right path and unite all stakeholders.
“We need our athletes, coaches, and officials to be united for the good of the sport! NSA: ‘We’re here for you,'” he wrote.
Read Ampofo Ankrah’s comment below:
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