Dr Amoakohene, Kumasi Mayor visit Kotoko squad ahead of Hearts of Oak clash

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Fvck ghana 17 hours ago

Ghanaians rape and impregnate underage girls . Teachers impregnate 14 year olds. But Ghanaians complain about russians, chinese, Nigerians, zambia.......we shall unite against evil Ghana and poison these devils

Ghanaians rape and impregnate underage girls . Teachers impregnate 14 year olds. But Ghanaians complain about russians, chinese, Nigerians, zambia.......we shall unite against evil Ghana and poison these devils
RAS MARLEY 16 hours ago

Is Football part of the job of the KUMASI MAYOR and the ASHANTI REGIONAL MINISTER??. What kind of FOOLISHNESS and waste of State Resources is this??. President Mahama please kindly caution these JOKERS

Is Football part of the job of the KUMASI MAYOR and the ASHANTI REGIONAL MINISTER??. What kind of FOOLISHNESS and waste of State Resources is this??. President Mahama please kindly caution these JOKERS
Steve Kaye London 16 hours ago

Mahama knew these two buffoons are incompetent but he went ahead and appointed them anyway.
Since they were appointed into office over a year ago, can you point to a single thing they have done in the region? Hopelessly hop ...
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Mahama knew these two buffoons are incompetent but he went ahead and appointed them anyway.
Since they were appointed into office over a year ago, can you point to a single thing they have done in the region? Hopelessly hopeless.
Stupid Minister n Mayor of Kumasi 16 hours ago

A Professional Football Match between Kotoko n Hearts has nothing to do with Goverment Officials. This is different from a Ceremonial Presidents Cup match. Foolish acts like this can raise tension of bias and lead to Disaster ...
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A Professional Football Match between Kotoko n Hearts has nothing to do with Goverment Officials. This is different from a Ceremonial Presidents Cup match. Foolish acts like this can raise tension of bias and lead to Disasters like May 9. These Idiots must be warned!!
Yaa Yaa: ( Y Y Network, Begoro, E/R) 15 hours ago

When public officials like Dr. Frank Amoakohene and the Kumasi Mayor visit the squad of Asante Kotoko ahead of a high-profile clash with Accra Hearts of Oak, it may look like harmless football enthusiasm. But leadership carri ...
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When public officials like Dr. Frank Amoakohene and the Kumasi Mayor visit the squad of Asante Kotoko ahead of a high-profile clash with Accra Hearts of Oak, it may look like harmless football enthusiasm. But leadership carries symbolism — and symbolism carries weight.
Leadership is stewardship, not partisanship.
As Regional Minister and Mayor, you are custodians of all citizens — Kotoko supporters, Hearts supporters, and fans of every other club. Kumasi and the Ashanti Region are proudly diverse in football loyalty. In fact, Hearts of Oak enjoys a significant following there. Public office demands visible neutrality, especially in emotionally charged rivalries.
When state officials publicly align with one side in a heated contest, three concerns arise:
1. Public Office Is Not a Fan Club Executive Position
Cheering your hometown club privately is human. Doing so officially — with the weight of state authority — risks blurring the line between personal passion and institutional endorsement.
2. Symbolism Matters
In football culture, especially between Kotoko and Hearts, rivalry is intense and historic. Any perceived political backing can inflame tensions unnecessarily. Leaders must cool passions, not amplify them.
3. Avoiding Tribal Undertones
Ghana has worked hard to build unity beyond ethnic and regional identities. Kotoko vs Hearts already carries historical regional symbolism (Ashanti vs Greater Accra). Leaders must be careful not to reinforce narratives that can be interpreted as tribal alignment.
4. Equal Encouragement Builds Greater Unity
Imagine the powerful message if you had:
Wished both teams well.
Called for sportsmanship and peace.
Encouraged fans across the region to celebrate football without hostility.
That would elevate the moment from rivalry to national unity.
5. Public Resources, Public Trust
Even when no funds are involved, the visibility of public office is itself a public resource. It should be used to unite constituents, not to appear selective.
Football is passion. Leadership is responsibility.
No one is asking leaders to stop loving their clubs. But when wearing the mantle of public office, neutrality and inclusiveness should always be the jersey of choice.
That is not condemnation — it is a call to higher leadership.
Ato 17 hours ago

BENJAMIN ASARE WILL FAKE INJURY TODAY TO MISS THE GERMANY GAME, IT IS A PLANNED THING

BENJAMIN ASARE WILL FAKE INJURY TODAY TO MISS THE GERMANY GAME, IT IS A PLANNED THING
Ato 17 hours ago

BENJAMIN ASARE WILL FAKE INJURY TODAY TO MISS THE GERMANY GAME, IT IS A PLANNED THING.

BENJAMIN ASARE WILL FAKE INJURY TODAY TO MISS THE GERMANY GAME, IT IS A PLANNED THING.
Trump Putin. 15 hours ago

Bob Marley and Steve Kaye are very silly cocoons. They have nothing sensible to write.

Bob Marley and Steve Kaye are very silly cocoons. They have nothing sensible to write.
Laugh 12 hours ago

They will lose

They will lose
Agya Otu 11 hours ago

These people are kids. Hearts-Kotoko matches abhors such high profile visits

These people are kids. Hearts-Kotoko matches abhors such high profile visits

Nobody knows Tomorrow 10 hours ago

Akuffo Addo travelled from Ghana to Spain to watch champion league final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
What did fools like you say about that.
Now that our politician are promoting our league you people are there ...
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Akuffo Addo travelled from Ghana to Spain to watch champion league final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
What did fools like you say about that.
Now that our politician are promoting our league you people are there talking nonsense
Capt Adabuga 10 hours ago

Good luck

Good luck

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