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Retraction and apology to Prof Dodoo
We acknowledge receipt of a letter dated June 20, 2022, with the headline: ‘Demand notice to retract publications and render unqualified apology’ and the contents well noted.
We wish to state that the article (Time to stop the GAA, Martha Bissah war, published in the March 27, 2021 issue of The Spectator, as mentioned therein in your letter was triggered by interviews we had with Martha Bissah – and therefore was not done out of mischief or was calculated attempt to tarnish the image of Prof Francis Dodoo, then President of the GAA.
In our publication, we unintentionally implied complicity by Prof. Dodoo as being alleged by the athlete, leading to her indefinite ban. Bissah’s suspension was lifted after rendering an apology to the athletics federation and Prof Dodoo.
Once the young athlete – Ms Bissah herself, on November 21, 2021, apologized and retracted allegations she made against Prof Dodoo – allegations which we carried, we have no other option than to equally retract and apologize same of the said publication.
Any embarrassment that the publication may have caused the persona of Prof Dodoo, is highly regretted. – Editor
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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