I never teamed up to axe Nyantakyi - Sports Minister

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May 16, 2016 1:11 PM

Sports Minister Honourable Nii Lantey Vanderpuye says he has no problem with people at the Ghana Football Association

It was alleged that three highly ranked sports administrators who have political influence including Nii Lantey made attempts to have the Wa All Stars owner sacked when the late Prof. Atta Mills won the 2008 general elections.

But the Member of Parliament for Odododiodio constituency denied the allegations. However, he confirmed that he had problems with the FA when he advocated for a Public Interest Committee.

"It is not true. I remember very well under Professor Mills, what I advocated for as far as the GFA is concerned was a Public Interest Committee," Mr. Nii Lantey who has been accused of having a frosty relationship with the GFA told GTV Sports Plus.

“What i advocated for is under FIFA and the International Olympic Committee has also advocated for it," he said.

The former GBC broadcast journalist explained that his desire to have a Public Interest Committee monitor the dealings for the GFA is because he wanted the public to know how their money is used in the running of the country's football.

He also said that there was a tussle between the two of them, but at the end, the body was put in place, adding that he doesn't care who heads the country football governing body.

"I advocated for the Public Interest Committee because if we give someone public purse to run football, the public must have the right to know how that money is being utilised. That's the only problem I had with the FA because I was insisting that the body is put in place.

"We had a long battle but finally it was agreed. Nyantakyi has not done anything to me. We've never had any problem, so why would I have a problem with Nyantakyi.

"I don't care who the GFA President is. Provided football is going on well. Who head the FA doesn't change anything of mine," he stated.

Hon. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye was appointed in February this year to succeed Dr. Mustapha Ahmed.

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