The organisers of the recent “Save Ghana Football” (SGF) demonstration have submitted a petition to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, urging them to summon Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Oduro Sarfo.
The petition follows allegations that Oduro Sarfo made derogatory remarks about the participants of the SGF demonstration, suggesting they were comprised of “Slay Queens,” pregnant women, and old women who lacked football knowledge.
The convenors of the SGF protest deemed Sarfo's comments unacceptable, rude, and disrespectful towards the women who participated in the demonstration, attacking their integrity and intelligence.
They expressed dismay over Sarfo's implication that women have no understanding of football, questioning the status of female national football teams and the exclusion of women from contributing to football development discussions.
The organisers argued that the presence of diverse groups, including pregnant women and elderly participants, at the demonstration underscored the widespread concern for football development, dismissing Sarfo's remarks as insulting and unjustified.
They accused Sarfo of repeatedly making reckless statements and called for accountability, asserting that his comments violated the FIFA and GFA Code of Ethics. They demanded his resignation from the GFA Executive Council and the rescission of his appointment as Chairman of the Black Maidens Management Committee.
In addition, they urged Sarfo to issue an unreserved apology to all women, especially those he had disparaged and called on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports to summon him to clarify his remarks.
The organisers concluded by emphasizing the need for accountability and respect for all stakeholders in football governance, regardless of gender, and urged Sarfo to step down from his position in light of his offensive remarks.