PLB condemns Aduana for “militant attitude” against Startimes over live broadcast
Ghana’s Premier League Board (PLB) have in a statement condemned what they term “militant attitude” by Aduana Stars before their league match at home to Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
Fans of the Dormaa-Ahenkro side refused to allow league broadcast sponsors Startimes and their partner GTV cover the game despite being served with a formal letter of the live telecast schedule.
Fans met the Startimes’ television van with anger at the venue forcing the crew to seek refuge at the town’s police station.
According to the “red-eyed” fans, GTV failed to telecast their clash with Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, a game they lost by 3-2 as such they will not allow them telecast the Kotoko game too.
There were earlier reports that fans of the club may be slapped with a six-game stadium ban but the statement settles all speculations as PLB have forwarded the matter to the FA’s disciplinary committee.
Below is the full statement:
PRESS RELEASE:
PLB CONDEMNS ADUANA STARS FOR PREVENTING LIVE BROADCAST AND REFERS MATTER TO DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF GFA
The Ghana Football Association and the Premier League Board condemn in no uncertain terms the action of Aduana Stars to prevent crew and staff of StarTimes, Broadcast Right Holders of the Ghana Premier League, from telecasting the day 18 league match against Asante Kotoko played on Monday June 12, 2017 at Dormaa-Ahenkro.
Despite Aduana FC being formally informed of the live telecast schedule, they prevented the television crew of the official broadcaster from covering the match in clear violation of PLB’s directive.
The Board takes a dim view of the unfortunate development in Dormaa Ahenkro. Such militant attitude will not be countenanced.
The Board, at its meeting on Tuesday June 13, 2017, evaluated official reports from the match and has accordingly referred the incident to the Disciplinary Committee of the GFA for the necessary action to be taken.
We want to reiterate our abhorrence to such violent behavior, and all stakeholders are reminded that the GFA/PLB will deal ruthlessly with any club caught in acts which bring the league into disrepute.
SIGNED
ASHFORD TETTEY-OKU
(CHAIRMAN)
source:Musah Abelyire/ghanaguardian.com
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