The Ghana Premier League club Nsoatreman has distanced itself from remarks made by their general manager, Eric Alagidede. Alagidede suggested that clubs need tax rebates rather than the buses promised by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
During the launch of the 2024 NPP manifesto over the weekend, the Vice President pledged to provide each Ghana League club with a bus if elected president in the December general elections.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Nsoatreman, owned by Employment and Labour Relations Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah, clarified that Alagidede’s comments were made in his personal capacity and not as a representative of the club.
The club apologized and expressed its support for Bawumia’s initiative to support clubs.
Additionally, Nsoatreman will travel to Cameroon on Thursday for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary tie against Chad’s Elect-Sport. The Ghana FA Cup champions hold a strong 3-0 lead from the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.
Read the club’s full statement below:
Nsoatreman Football Club has noted a media publication regarding a recent interview with our General Manager, Mr. Eric Alagidede.
The club would like to clarify the following points:
-The interview in question was conducted by Mr. Eric Alagidede in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the club.
– The club does not endorse the opinions expressed by the general manager and distances itself from those comments.
– Nsoatreman Football Club adheres to all legal obligations, including tax payments, to support national development.
– The club fully supports government initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by football clubs, including Dr. Bawumia’s promise to provide buses for league clubs.
– The Board of Directors will discuss the matter with the general manager to ensure clarity on this issue.
– The club extends its apologies to all stakeholders and parties who may have been inadvertently affected by this issue.
