Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has deemed the ‘Save Ghana Football’ demonstration, which took place on February 14, 2024, as unnecessary.
He clarified that the conveners should have submitted their written petition to the GFA instead of taking to the streets.
On OnuaTV, he stated that he disagreed with the Save Ghana Football demonstration, considering it unnecessary. He believed they should have simply put their petition on paper and submitted it to the GFA.
The Save Ghana Football demonstration witnessed a significant turnout, with many Ghanaians marching through the streets of Accra, carrying placards to express their dissatisfaction with the FA and the government.
The demonstration was largely triggered by the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023, where the Black Stars’ shambolic performance sparked outrage.
Since he departed from office, Nyantakyi commented on the apparent decline of Ghanaian football, noting that it has been the case.
“If you were to plot it on a graph, you’d see a sharp decline. Since 2019, we have consistently exited tournaments in the first round or even during the group stage. Ghana football has declined since I left.”
After FIFA suspended him for violating the association’s ethical code, particularly bribery and corruption, Kwesi Nyantakyi stepped down from his position.
The investigative documentary, Number 12, aired in 2018, captured him.
