The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Manifesto Committee, Nana Akomea, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to retain Black Stars coach Otto Addo despite growing demands for his dismissal.
Otto Addo has faced intense criticism after failing to guide Ghana to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Black Stars finished last in Group F with just three points from six games, prompting widespread discontent and calls for a change in leadership.
Speaking on Joy FM, Nana Akomea defended the embattled coach, emphasizing the need for stability ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
“I don’t think we should get into a panic mode yet. I know there are widespread calls for the coach to be relieved of his duties,” he said.
“Listen, we have the World Cup qualification ahead of us. I believe we should maintain the coach to take us through the qualification series.”
He argued that Ghana’s habit of frequently changing coaches at the first sign of trouble has historically been unproductive.
“Any sign of trouble, we change the coach to bring in another coach, and then we get into trouble again,” he explained.
“So I believe we should maintain the coach to lead us into the qualifiers. If, after that, we end the cycle without qualification, then we can take a decision,” he added.
The GFA is expected to decide Otto Addo’s fate on November 27, 2024, following an inconclusive review meeting held earlier this week.
Meanwhile, the GFA announced on Thursday the dissolution of the Black Stars management committee, signaling broader changes within the team’s leadership structure.
Otto Addo, who took over from Chris Hughton earlier this year, is currently on a 34-month contract with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.
Source: Adomonline