How Ghanaian Football Fans Reacted When Countryman Songo Met Prez. Akufo-Addo

Award-winning Sports presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang popularly known as "Countryman Songo" was one of the luckiest media personnel who asked the President a question during the first Meet the Press of the year at the Flagstaff House on Wednesday, January 17 in Accra.

The Fire-for-Fire Sports show host had three questions to ask the president but was asked by the Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid to summarize his questions.

The controversial sports presenter first asked about the report of the 2014 World Cup Commission of Enquiry report and whether the President was interested in it.

It will be recalled that, after the country's abysmal display at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the John Dramani administration formed a three commission to enquire what led to the team's early exit from the tournament.

However, the recommendations which were recommended by commissioners were not implemented under the auspices of former president John Dramani Mahama.

“In such matters, the truth is the best answer. To be honest, I had forgotten about the 2014 White Paper but I believe that my sports minister is looking into it,” the President said.

The sports presenter then went on to ask the president if he is happy with the performance of his Sports Minister.

The President simply answered, "I trust my sports minister is doing well."

He enquired from the President if he will intervene and direct a change at the Ghana Football Association under the auspices of Kwesi Nyantakyi if there is enough evidence that their output is not worth the input government is putting into football in the country.

But the president in answering the question said, "My understanding is that the football administration body, by FIFA rules, is independent. I don't believe the government should intervene. This a basic rule from FIFA; there should be no executive interference," the President said.

After the program, many Ghanaian football fans reacted when Songo met the first gentleman of the land.

Countryman Songo.



Lmao.

— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) January 17, 2018

I'm done. @countrymansongo finish them. pic.twitter.com/vVb83U0I9J

— APORLADOUDECIMA (@BHABHANGHIDHA) January 17, 2018

.@NAkufoAddo's response to the white paper question by @countrymansongo wasn't encouraging enough

— Nana Essel (@Obuasinii) January 17, 2018

Great to finally hear a sports industry specific question. Hear Hear 'Countryman' Songo #PresidentMeetsMedia

— samuel fifi bartels (@sammybartels) January 17, 2018

You saw how @NAkufoAddo reacted when @countrymansongo name was mentioned?

— SAMUEL E. A. APPIAH (@appiahsamuelkow) January 17, 2018

@countrymansongo

You dey rule everywhere🙌🙌🙌👭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Fireeeeeeeee

— KUUKUU DADZIE MENSAH (@Kuukuudadzie_gh) January 17, 2018

More fire @countrymansongo we love ....

— Rapperholic Concert 2017 (@Nukwr3y3ya) January 17, 2018

I don't think this Government is interested in creative acts and sports,just look how he answered @countrymansongo https://t.co/4I2jpYI4k7 can you forget abt such issue which involves a tax payers money?

— KwabenaLipolipo (@KLipolipo) January 17, 2018

@countrymansongo the president has apparently forgotten about the 2014 Dzamefe Commission White Paper oohh.

— Kwame Boafo (@kwameboafo) January 17, 2018

On Sports, @countrymansongo asked a very good Qs about the WC 2014 Committee of Inquiry white paper.@NAkufoAddo answered honestly but his response was disappointing to say the least.



The FA may be independent but we cannot sit aloof & watch it run down. #PresidentMeetsMedia

— f. darfour #LongMan (@longmanghana) January 17, 2018

Countryman Songo asks the very questions millions of Ghanaians want to. Voice of the voiceless! #NanaAt1

— Solomon KandyTamatey (@kandysolomons) January 17, 2018

BREAKING: @NAkufoAddo asked with shock, "who's that?". And it was @countrymansongo speaking. He was doing his more fire, more fire things. Prez doesn't knw Songo? #PresidentMeetsMedia #OneYearInOffice

— Acostik Dot Sport (@AcostikDotSport) January 17, 2018

CountryMan Songo asking the president a question.

Intro: "More Fire, With all due respect, very professional fire!"

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

— Selorm Dogbey 🎤✒ (@Selorm_Speaks) January 17, 2018

The look on President @NAkufoAddo's face when @countrymansongo's name was mentioned and beckoned to ask his question. hehehehe.....Priceless...

— kwaku ahenkorah (@KwakuAhenkorah3) January 17, 2018

@countrymansongo @NAkufoAddo I didn't like the response of the president on all the three questions fireman asked . Mr president the players are been paid with our tax so is hard time you pay attention to our sports too

— akwesi adomako (@Akwesiadomako1) January 17, 2018

Straight forward @countrymansongo God bless you. More 🔥🔥🔥

— Qw£ku•UniTED (@Kwekubrown) January 17, 2018

Mr President says he's forgotten about the 2014 commission of Inquiries white paper. Cool beans. Countryman Songo needs to 🔥 🔥 🔥 this man. @NAkufoAddo #Nana@1

— Jay Zamani (@Jayzamani_) January 17, 2018

I knew he was gonna ask that question 😂😂😂😂 Countryman Songo

— #APorLa12Madrid (@its_AK24) January 17, 2018

Countryman Songo the only journo who asked 3in1 question#MoreFire 😂

— KombianSOMTUAKA (@KombianSomtuaka) January 17, 2018

Countryman Songo never disappoints. Moreeee fiiiiiireeeee

— holychild ✌ (@frimpon_kyei) January 17, 2018

@countrymansongo has stolen the show. 3y3 Ogyaaaaaaa 🤣🤣🤣🤣 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Kofi Michael 👷🏾🎻🇬🇭🇧🇷 (@TheKofiMichael) January 17, 2018

Video of Songo asking the president question below.