The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has relieved the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor from his position with immediate effect.
The decision from the presidency comes following CAF's withdrawal of Baba Yara Sports Stadium licence from hosting International matches.
According to Joysports, Akuffo-Addo on Monday ordered for the dismissal of individuals responsible for renting out the Baba Yara Stadium for a church programme for six days prior to the AFCON 2025 qualifier Angola.
The Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, through his Chief Director, William Kartay Caesar queried Mr Numekevor, demanding that he explains why he should not penalised for leading an authority which has embarrassed the office of the president and the country at large.
Numekevor had Wednesday, September 18, 2024, to respond to the query, but President Akufo-Addo who appears dissatisfied with the state of sports infrastructure under the NSA's leadership, relieved him off his duty Tuesday afternoon.
Dodzie Numekevor had been serving as interim Director General of the NSA since 26 February 2024, after taking over from Professor Peter Twumasi, who held the position for six years.
