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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See who is talking about respect,***barred word*** boy like you.Tell us your achievement at the FA.If I were you,I will resign before my appointment is terminated in Gabon whiles there by the short man.
Respect is due those who respect. Budget? Create, loot and share? Is that what you budget? Go and mourn with your John 3:16. Onaapo.
Hahahaaa I thought you don't like short people. Why should President elect Nana Akuffo Addo meet with small boy like you who disrespect your elders? Go to hell moonkeeyy face aduukoley nyamanya kooley face
You want respect Nii Lantey?better pack your things and go away. How do you expect respect from the short man? At cape coast you said short man cannot be president of Ghana. Now he is coming. Fuulish
"After this election, you will see what I will do to you" This is what the arrogant Nii Lante said when they were all sure that NDC was winning the election. Now the elections are over and they are doing it to you and you are complaining. Tweaaa!
when you met the black stars players to talk about their winning bonuses, did you inform the fa?
oh how sad one can become without power so nii lantey paaa way edey beg for respect the short man has power now so shot up
What an irony? you feel disrespected because you were not informed of a meeting but you guys are signing huge contracts and making vital appointments without consulting the incoming government.
Try to understand your days are gone. Aaaba
this twerp paaaaaa