Retired Ghanaian referee Thomas Nunoo has revealed that he once turned down a bribe from veteran football administrator Alhaji Karim Grusah.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Nunoo, now a CAF and FIFA Instructor, alleged that Grusah attempted to influence him ahead of a Ghana Premier League match. He said he promptly reported the incident to the Premier League Board, then chaired by Welbeck Abra-Appiah.
“During my days of officiating, I never accepted a bribe or allowed myself to be compromised,” Nunoo stated.
“The only person who tried to influence me was Alhaji Grusah, but I reported him to the Premier League Board. He was angry because his club ended up losing the game, and we even argued about it on the radio,” he added.
Nunoo used the platform to urge current referees to remain steadfast and report any attempts at manipulation.
“I will urge all referees to be firm and not accept any bribe or compromise from anyone. You may receive offers from administrators, but these should always be reported to the Football Association,” he advised.
His remarks come amid growing concerns over officiating in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, where inconsistent performances by match officials have drawn widespread criticism.
