Randy Abbey urges colleagues to be honest in their dealings to avoid negative public perceptions about referees
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Dr. Randy Abbey has admitted that the fight for responsible officiating could be effective if his colleague high ranking officials are honest enough not to interfere in officiating.
Abbey was assessing the performances of referees in the Ghana Premier League as well as their welfare as compared to previous years.
“It is about all of us. If we all agree that referees work independently, we can fully blame their poor performance on mistakes and incompetence and not because the person has been influenced,” he told the local media in Accra.
“Those of us who play significant roles in running the game must equally be honest to ourselves and advise ourselves that it is in our collective interest that we ensure fair play.
“Sometimes the level of hypocrisy among us is terrible and nauseating, to say the least,” he added.
With two games to end the season, Tarkwa-based Medeama SC continues to lead the league table with 56 points.
Mustapha Hadji – Ahotor Sports Desk
