Outgoing Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye says he was disrespected when the Black Stars team met a delegation sent by President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo without his knowledge.
He says it was "appropriate" for his office to have been informed about the meeting because the team belongs to the State and it is under the care of outgoing President, John Dramani Mahama who in turn has mandated his minister to take charge.
In an interview on MultiTV Monday, the Minister said he deserved some respect since "I am going round looking for the budget for the team to go to Gabon."
Spokesperson of the President-elect, Mustapha Hamid led a delegation from the incoming government to meet the Black Stars at Alisa Hotel in Accra Sunday. He conveyed to the team the wish of Nana Akufo-Addo which was for the Black Stars to win the 2017 Africa Cup for the country.
Stand-in Black Stars captain, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu who spoke on behalf of his colleagues assured the incoming President that they would end Ghana's long wait for a major title.
The Udinese star said the "team is poised for action when the tournament starts on January 14," adding the team had started the preparation towards the game. ''With the quality in camp, the cohesion and team spirit, I think Nana will be proud of us by the time the tournament ends,'' he said.
Mr Vanderpuye who has had issues with the management team of the Black Stars since he was made the Sports Minister said the behavior of the team was in bad taste.
"The Minister of Youth and Sports on behalf of the President and Ghanaians should be informed," he said.
He said the Black Stars has every right to congratulate the incoming President, but "if the team is going to be involved in anything it is appropriate to inform me."
Mr Vanderpuye's claim did not sit well with Spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Sani Daara who argued to the contrary.
"In fact he was informed by the Director of Protocol of the GFA," he said, urging Ghanaians to disregard the Minister's claim.
He said the team belongs to Ghanaians and it should not be subject to segmentation by anyone in the country. "It is the avenue where Ghanaians unite."
Source: Joy News
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lol...this man cant be serious
... this is a great lesson to people who play God. Nii LV is so disreccttful and insooolent. You mounted political platforms insulting somebody for being short ... and you threated people with "where power lies". But you see how fleeting power is? I am glad I helped to vote you out. Next time show respect and same will be shown to you!
GO TO HELL MAN
Massa ***barred word***, did u get any permission from the presidents when you mount on a campaigne platform to insult the size and height of all Ghanaians?I respected you alot sake of that comment
Masa , your time is up.This small meeting too you want to bring transition " inside" ? This is "onaapo" season.
Do u even respect yourself? Pls respect is not bought. Ekwrasini. Nii lantey kos33 nyo
10,000 DOLLARS PER PLAYER FOR EACH MATCH EVEN NON WORLDCUP MATCHES. THIS MATCHES AND TOURNAMENTS EXCEPT WORLD CUP DO NOT BRING MONEY TO THE COUNTRY. MOST WORKERS IN GHANA RETIRED WITHOUT THEIR PENSION EQUALING JUST ONE MATCH ALLOWANCE.YOU CAN NOT TALK BECAUSE THE AVERAGE GHANAIAN IS HAPPY TO SLEEP IN HUNGER AND GET ALL THIS MONIES TO BLACK STARS. AGAIN IN OTHER COUNTRIES IT IS THE FA AND PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP THAT CARE FOR THIS THINGS AND NOT STATE MONEY. I HAVE NOT HEARD OF MALAYSIA AND CHINA INVESTED IN MUCH MALE SOCCER WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THAT. THE LAST TIME GHANA BLACK WON A MAJOR WAS IN 1982.
MASSA,THIS IS THE SMOOTHNESS LEVEL I WAS TALKING ABOUT.
Even a mere messenger at the sports ministry will not inform you Nii Lantey when they want to go out before normal break.Who said Tweaaaa
This man should keep quiet and go and nurse his wounds from the humiliating defeat of NDC just as Omane Boamah the leader of the sharp teeth babies is doing