FC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has declared his readiness to relinquish his position should the club become embroiled in illegal activities or match-fixing, reaffirming his commitment to ethical governance and the sanctity of football.
Ackah’s remarks come amid concerns over the reported absence of television coverage for the Timber Giants’ matches, with the club administrator questioning the fairness of explanations attributed to the team’s geographical location and the distance involved.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr. Ackah adopted an unequivocal stance against any form of misconduct, insisting that his association with the Samreboi-based outfit would become untenable if the club engaged in illicit practices.
“I will resign from FC Samartex if the club engages in anything illegal or match-fixing,” he stated.
The experienced football administrator also expressed disquiet over suggestions that the club’s location was responsible for the lack of broadcast coverage, describing such reasoning as inequitable.
“I have heard that our games are not televised because of our location and the distance, but that is not fair,” he lamented.
He further highlighted the security provisions at the club’s home venue, pointing to the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras as evidence of the stadium’s preparedness to accommodate matches.
“Our stadium is safe, with CCTV cameras everywhere, so I don’t understand why there would be a decision not to broadcast our games,” he added.
The concerns raised by Ackah have reignited discussions about equitable media representation and the criteria governing television coverage of Ghana Premier League fixtures.
Broadcast exposure is an indispensable component of modern football, offering clubs enhanced visibility, commercial opportunities and a broader platform to connect with their supporters. Consequently, limited television coverage can constrain a club’s ability to showcase its sporting exploits and attract prospective sponsors.
Nevertheless, the precise circumstances surrounding the reported lack of coverage for FC Samartex’s matches remain unclear, and the reasons cited by Ackah have not been independently verified.
Beyond the broadcasting concerns, the general manager’s categorical rejection of match-fixing underscores the imperative of preserving transparency, accountability and competitive credibility within Ghanaian football.
Match manipulation threatens the fundamental principles of sporting fairness and can erode public confidence in competitions, making the enforcement of ethical standards essential to the long-term development of the domestic game.
Ackah’s declaration therefore places two pertinent issues under scrutiny: the need to safeguard football against illicit practices and the importance of transparent, equitable considerations in determining broadcast coverage for clubs across the Ghana Premier League.