I will respond at the appropriate time – Anim Addo on GFA charge

Sammy Anim Addo, president of Ghana Premier League side Young Apostles, has affirmed his readiness to comply with the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) regulations following a charge by the Disciplinary Committee.

The former FA Executive Council member was charged for comments he made on social media about referee Maxwell Hanson, accusing him of being the GFA’s agent for "dirty works."

His remarks were sparked by Hanson’s controversial officiating during Accra Lions’ 0-1 loss to Dreams FC, which led Anim Addo to call for urgent reforms in the Ghana Premier League.

Despite the calls for reforms, the situation escalated as Dreams FC criticised Accra Lions, accusing them of hypocrisy.

Details of the GFA charge

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— GFA REGULATORY ACTIONS (@GFA_prosecutor) January 9, 2025

Samuel Anim Addo has been charged with a breach of Articles 34(6)(d) and 38(8)(c) of the GFA Ghana Premier League Regulations, 2019, following his commentary on his social media account on X. It is alleged that his commentary in the said post constitutes misconduct, which brings the name of the Ghana Football Association and the Ghana Premier League into disrepute. It is further alleged that part of his commentary involved accusations against a match official without proof. He has until Monday, January 13, 2024, to respond to the charges.

Anim Addo’s response

Speaking on Joy News’ Prime Sports, Anim Addo indicated his intention to respond in due course:

I am a law-abiding citizen, and I respect every rule of the game. When the time comes for me to respond, I will do that in accordance with the regulations. But what I’m saying is that the video is there for us all to see. If it is good, then that’s up to all of us.

He maintained his stance that Ghanaian football is deteriorating and called for immediate action to fix the system.

The beautiful game is getting bad, and things must be fixed

The football community now awaits his formal response as the January 13 deadline approaches.

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