Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has pushed back against attempts to link the challenges facing Hohoe United to GFA President Kurt Okraku, insisting the situation stems from broader structural issues involving both the club’s ownership and the Football Association.
His remarks come in the wake of Hohoe United’s decision on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to withdraw from the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, citing systemic challenges and what they describe as unfair treatment.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Afriyie criticised inconsistencies in the enforcement of disciplinary measures, arguing that the FA has failed to apply stricter sanctions for repeat offences.
“What has happened to Hohoe United is not linked to Kurt Okraku. We are not being fair to him. The real problem lies with the club owners, and the FA itself is complicit,” Afriyie stated.
He further questioned the FA’s disciplinary framework, pointing out that repeated breaches often attract similar penalties instead of progressively harsher punishments.
“Under our own rules, a repetition of an offence calls for a stiffer punishment. So if I’m Hohoe United and I’m fined GH₵5000 for doing something wrong, and I repeat the offense, it shouldn’t be GH₵5000, but I can show you decisions of the FA, where even 3 times repetition of an offense receives almost the punishment,” he added.
At the time of their withdrawal, Hohoe United were languishing in the relegation zone with 30 points from 27 matches.
With seven games remaining, the Kpando-based side faced a daunting schedule—set to play just one match at their designated home ground, while the remaining six fixtures, including nominal home ties, were to be staged at alternative venues.
Club officials maintain that the arrangement significantly weakened their survival prospects in the top flight.
