We are not politically inclined- GHANSU Vice President
Gilbert Boyefio
11/08/2006
The Ghana National Supporters Union has stated that the union is neither a political party nor affiliated to any political party in Ghana. This statement was made at a press conference organised by the union to share with Ghanaians and other stakeholders in the football fraternity, their lessons learnt at the just ended 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament in Germany.
Addressing media men, the vice president of the union, Edmund Ackah, said the union is taking this opportunity to set the records straight, since their image as a union has been drawn into controversy by individuals hyped by political parties and social commentators, in their effort to add their quota towards nation building.
He said the union is a nationalist group encompassing all clubs, tribes, religion, and people of different educational and socio- political backgrounds. He noted that if there is any group that has brought the country together, then it is GHANSU.
He said it is therefore intriguing, if not ridiculous, that some senior members of society have sought to label and brand the union members who had the opportunity to respond to the national call at Germany 2006, as belonging to the NPP.
Mr Ackah said efforts are being made to challenge actions that negatively affect the general image of the union. He acknowledged that some of their members may belong to the NPP or the NDC, but no member was sent to Germany because of his affiliation with any of these parties. According to him, the only party colours that the union knows and is affiliated with are the red, yellow (with the black star in the middle), and green colours of the Ghana flag.
He said what makes the situation worse, is the recent attempt, by the CJA, led by Alhaji Ramadan and a patron of the union, Abuga Pele (who was also in Germany), to create the impression that government's sponsorship to the union is a frivolous act.
"We expect that the government would rather be taken on for allocating such a small amount of funds given the important role supporters play in soccer these days," he added.
He said no event has ever united this country like the Black Stars participation and sterling performance in the 2006 World Cup and therefore cautioned: "If you cannot contribute to the unity, please, do not, for personal, political or parochial interests break the front of the united platform being built."
Answering questions from the media on the Appiah Stadium allegations, the national coordinator of the union, Abdul Aziz Haruna, indicated that Appiah Stadium is neither a member of GHANSU nor is he affiliated to it in any way. "Any help that the group extended to him was done in the spirit of patriotism, just what we would do for any Ghanaian," he added.
On whether there is any bad blood between the union and their patron, Abugah Pele, to warrant his utterances, the union replied in the negative.
He said the union enjoys corporate sponsorship from Areeba, Coca-Cola, DNL among others, who support them purely on national basis and not for any political party reasons.
11/08/2006
The Ghana National Supporters Union has stated that the union is neither a political party nor affiliated to any political party in Ghana. This statement was made at a press conference organised by the union to share with Ghanaians and other stakeholders in the football fraternity, their lessons learnt at the just ended 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament in Germany.
Addressing media men, the vice president of the union, Edmund Ackah, said the union is taking this opportunity to set the records straight, since their image as a union has been drawn into controversy by individuals hyped by political parties and social commentators, in their effort to add their quota towards nation building.
He said the union is a nationalist group encompassing all clubs, tribes, religion, and people of different educational and socio- political backgrounds. He noted that if there is any group that has brought the country together, then it is GHANSU.
He said it is therefore intriguing, if not ridiculous, that some senior members of society have sought to label and brand the union members who had the opportunity to respond to the national call at Germany 2006, as belonging to the NPP.
Mr Ackah said efforts are being made to challenge actions that negatively affect the general image of the union. He acknowledged that some of their members may belong to the NPP or the NDC, but no member was sent to Germany because of his affiliation with any of these parties. According to him, the only party colours that the union knows and is affiliated with are the red, yellow (with the black star in the middle), and green colours of the Ghana flag.
He said what makes the situation worse, is the recent attempt, by the CJA, led by Alhaji Ramadan and a patron of the union, Abuga Pele (who was also in Germany), to create the impression that government's sponsorship to the union is a frivolous act.
"We expect that the government would rather be taken on for allocating such a small amount of funds given the important role supporters play in soccer these days," he added.
He said no event has ever united this country like the Black Stars participation and sterling performance in the 2006 World Cup and therefore cautioned: "If you cannot contribute to the unity, please, do not, for personal, political or parochial interests break the front of the united platform being built."
Answering questions from the media on the Appiah Stadium allegations, the national coordinator of the union, Abdul Aziz Haruna, indicated that Appiah Stadium is neither a member of GHANSU nor is he affiliated to it in any way. "Any help that the group extended to him was done in the spirit of patriotism, just what we would do for any Ghanaian," he added.
On whether there is any bad blood between the union and their patron, Abugah Pele, to warrant his utterances, the union replied in the negative.
He said the union enjoys corporate sponsorship from Areeba, Coca-Cola, DNL among others, who support them purely on national basis and not for any political party reasons.
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