A Ranking member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has sharply criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the dismissal of Otto Addo, calling the move poorly timed and indicative of weak leadership.
The GFA confirmed Addo’s departure on Monday, March 31, following consecutive losses to Austria and Germany in pre-World Cup friendlies.
Speaking to Adom FM, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo questioned the timing and reasoning behind the decision, suggesting it lacked strategic foresight.
“Is it because the team couldn’t score against Germany that Otto Addo was asked to leave? This is the wrong time, a bad strategy, and a very poor decision. It does not demonstrate proper leadership or clear planning from the GFA,” he said.
He added that the passion of Ghanaian football supporters should not be underestimated.
“Many fans are personally funding their trips to cheer on the Black Stars. We cannot toy with the heart of the Ghanaian public. It’s a risky move,” Oppong Asamoah warned.
While acknowledging that a new coach could potentially guide Ghana to better results, he stressed that the process must be thoughtful.
“We need a replacement who can be widely accepted and help Ghana achieve success at the World Cup,” he noted.
The GFA has reportedly received applications from over 600 local and international coaches for the vacant position, with president Kurt Okraku confirming that a new head coach is expected to be announced within the next two weeks.
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