Ignatius Baffour Awuah, former Member of Parliament
Former Nsoatreman FC General Manager, Eric Alagidede, has defended club owner Ignatius Baffour Awuah, rejecting claims that he incited violence during the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.
Baffour Awuah, a former Member of Parliament and minister of state is facing legal scrutiny after appearing in court alongside two others in connection with the violent incidents that led to the tragic death of Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley. As a result, travel restrictions have been placed on him.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Alagidede described Baffour Awuah as a passionate football enthusiast and a known supporter of Asante Kotoko, insisting that he would never encourage harm against the club.
“The Ignatius Baffour Awuah I know is passionate about football. He always wants to win, but I don’t think he can even hurt a fly or incite violence,” Alagidede stated.
“He is a known Kotoko fan and used to contribute to the club to help buy players. He is the last person who would want to harm Kotoko.”
The violent clashes at Nana Konamansah Park, which followed the match between Nsoatreman and Kotoko, have sparked outrage, prompting swift action from the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The GFA has since suspended the venue and charged Nsoatreman FC over the disturbances.
With tensions still running high, Alagidede’s remarks seek to clarify Baffour Awuah’s position as investigations into the incident continue.