Nsoatreman FC has officially distanced itself from recent remarks made by their General Manager, Eric Alagidede, regarding a promise made by Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to clubs in the Ghana Premier League.
During the launch of his manifesto, Dr. Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, pledged to provide a bus for each team in the Ghana Premier League if he is elected. In response to this promise, Alagidede suggested that Ghana’s football administration faces more significant challenges than the provision of buses.
However, Nsoatreman FC has strongly rejected Alagidede’s comments, emphasizing that his views do not represent the club’s stance. The club issued a statement clarifying its position and expressing support for Dr. Bawumia’s sports policies.
The club’s statement reads as follows:
“Nsoatreman Football Club has taken notice of a media publication in respect of a recent interview by our General Manager, Mr. Eric Alagidede.
The club wishes to clarify the matter as follows:
- That the said interview was granted by Mr. Eric Alagidede in his personal capacity as an industry person, not on behalf of the club as the general manager.
- That the club does not subscribe to the opinion of our general manager on the matter and thus dissociates itself from the same.
- That Nsoatreman Football Club is a law-abiding corporate entity and therefore compliant with all necessary statutory obligations, including the payment of taxes for the development of the country.
- That the club fully supports any intervention by the government to alleviate the challenges faced by football clubs in the country, including Dr. Bawumia’s promise to help each league club acquire a suitable bus for its operations.
- That the Board of Directors of the Club will engage the general manager for the purposes of contextual clarity as far as this matter is concerned.
The club wishes further to apologize to all stakeholders and interested parties who may have been inadvertently injured by this matter.”
Nsoatreman FC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving football in Ghana, while also addressing the concerns raised by their General Manager’s statements.
