GFA Executive Council member Sammy Anim Addo has accused the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of employing referee Maxwell Hanson for unethical practices in the ongoing league season.
In a strongly worded statement, Anim Addo alleged that the referee has been a tool for manipulating matches to serve the administration’s interests. “Maxwell Hanson is their man for ‘dirty works.’ I sounded the alarm bells months ago, but I was vehemently challenged with every attempt to ‘shush’ me by the leadership of Ghana Football,” he stated.
The outspoken council member further criticized what he described as Hanson’s “disgraceful conduct,” claiming it undermines the integrity and quality of the league.
Anim Addo, who is also the owner of Young Apostles FC, expressed concern over threats from the GFA administration, alleging that efforts are being made to relegate his club. “I have been threatened many times already that this GFA administration will ensure foul means to relegate my club, Young Apostles. But I want to sound caution to them that it is not the worst they can do to me and my continuous investment and commitment to Ghana football,” he warned.
The allegations have sparked widespread discussion within Ghanaian football circles, with calls for an independent investigation into the claims to uphold the credibility of the league. The GFA is yet to respond to these accusations.
