GFA has threatened to relegate my team for speaking out on bad officiating - Samuel Anim Addo

Samuel Anim Addo, the owner and financier of Young Apostles, has revealed that he has received threats of relegation for criticizing referee Maxwell Hanson.

In a post on social media, Anim Addo called Hanson a "man for dirty works" after Accra Lions raised concerns over his officiating during their 1-0 loss to Dreams FC on Matchday 16 at the Tuba Astro Turf.

Following the match, Accra Lions issued a statement expressing frustration with the referee's decisions, claiming they were unfairly treated, and called for reforms.

Dreams FC responded by defending Hanson, arguing that poor officiating is something all clubs have to face at times.

Anim Addo, who previously served as an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), criticized both Hanson and the GFA for remaining silent on the issue of subpar officiating.

“Maxwell Hanson is their man for ‘dirty works,’” Anim Addo wrote. “I sounded the alarm bells months ago but I was vehemently challenged with every attempt to ‘shush’ me by the leadership of Ghana Football… His disgraceful conduct undermines the league’s quality.”

Additionally, Anim Addo claimed he has been threatened with relegation for speaking out, saying, “I have been threatened many times already that this GFA administration will ensure foul means to relegate my club, Young Apostles. But, I want to sound caution to them, that, it is not the worst they can do to me and my continuous investment and commitment to Ghana football.”

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has yet to respond to the allegations made by Accra Lions.