Communications Member of Asante Kotoko, Nii Darko has accused former MP of Sunyani West and bankroller for Nsoatreman FC, Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah of backing his supporters during the tragic incident that occurred at the Nana Kronmansah Park on Sunday.
Unfortunate scenes unfolded during the Ghana Premier League matchday 19 game between the last season’s FA Cup winners and the Porcupine Warriors, leading to a brawl between players and staff from both teams.
The incident also saw clashes between fans of the two clubs, resulting in the tragic death of a Kotoko supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, widely known as Nana Pooley.
In response to the chaos, the GFA issued a strong statement denouncing the acts of violence and lawlessness. The organization described the events as “unacceptable” and acknowledged the tragic loss of life, injuries sustained, and property damage caused during the match. “This is an unacceptable blemish on the integrity of our game,” the GFA stated,
Taking immediate action, the GFA Executive Committee invoked Article 14(2) of the Premier League Regulations, which led to a ban on the use of Nsoatreman FC’s home venue until further notice. This decision was made in a bid to protect the safety of all stakeholders while investigations into the incident are conducted. The GFA underscored the importance of upholding a safe sporting atmosphere, stating that such measures are crucial for the future of the league.
However, reacting to the incident, Nii Darko accused the owner of the home side Ignatius Baffour Awuah for inciting his supporters for the violent acts during an interview with Accra-based Original FM/TV.
“Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah stepped on the pitch to calm his supporters down, which he did. He later called Coach Kwasi Appiah to join me, but we tried to prevent him not to go because the security had been broken down. He wasn’t convinced with our decision to stop Coach Kwasi Appiah and later instructed the supporters to continue the acts. I am telling you, in all honesty and he can never deny it, and nobody at the stadium can deny what we are saying.”
“I am telling you on authority that he incited the supporters. My brother has lost his life, and I can never lie to you. Following his instructions, the supporters started coming to us at the VVIP and it wasn’t easy. They instructed Pooley to walk out for insulting Hon. Ignatius Baffour…..”
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