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GFA President Kurt Okraku Calls on Ghana Police to Deliver Justice for Pooley’s Death

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has made a passionate appeal to the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators behind the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter, Pooley, to justice.

Speaking during the commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the May 9 Stadium Disaster at the Accra Sports Stadium, the GFA President reminded the nation of the need to ensure that football remains a safe and unifying force for all.

“The loss of Pooley is a painful reminder that we still have work to do in protecting the lives of supporters and preserving the sanctity of the game,” said Mr. Okraku.

He called on the Police, saying “I strongly urge the Ghana Police Service to pursue justice swiftly and ensure those responsible for his untimely death are held accountable.”

Pooley, a devoted fan of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, was reportedly murdered during a league match incident at Nsoatre—a tragedy that sent shockwaves through the football community.

The GFA President emphasized that the Association is committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to eliminate hooliganism and violence at football venues across the country.

He stated that while strides have been made in improving infrastructure and enforcing regulations, full justice for victims is a critical part of restoring public confidence in the sport.

Mr. Simeon-Okraku’s remarks came in the presence of leading football stakeholders, including the Sports Minister, members of the GFA Executive Council, representatives from Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, and family members of victims of the May 9 Disaster.

The call for justice for Pooley comes at a time when the football community continues to reflect on past tragedies like the May 9 Disaster, with a collective commitment to the mantra: “Never Again.”

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.