Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has served notice that the ban by President John Dramani Mahama on appointees travelling by first class will also affect officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The minister says the GFA and officials cannot operate in a different world.
He said the operations of the GFA ought to be in line with the broader objectives of the John Mahama-led administration.
Speaking in a media interview, the minister said, “Even yesterday [Friday, February 7] at our swearing-in, what did His Excellency the President say? He said foreign travels are banned, and where necessary, they must be cleared with the Chief of Staff. Anyone cleared to travel should not fly first class—at best, business class.”
“This should tell you that this is the mindset of the President, and every other person must develop the same mindset, including the GFA. The GFA cannot live in a different world when the President’s objectives and direction are clear.”
According to him, he will also engage with the GFA on the way forward.
“We will sit with them to have that understanding, and I believe they will not kick against any such proposition.”
“Look, our sports—our football—is down. The trust level between management, fans, and followers is low.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
