Asante Kotoko releases a statement on 2017 accident victims after media backlash over their neglect

The management of Asante Kotoko has revealed plans to sort out the victims of the 2017 accident following an incessant backlash from the public over the victims’ neglect.

Six years after the accident which occurred after the team’s bus ran into a stationary truck on the Accra-Nkawkaw road, none of the victims except the then head coach has been compensated.

The accident saw the death of deputy equipment officer Thomas Obeng Asare while many others, including players, team officials, and journalists, sustained various degrees of injuries.

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper’s trainer, Sampson Appiah, and goalkeeper Isaac Amoako are the latest victims who have come out to complain about not receiving any form of compensation from the club.

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, the club explained that the Nana Yaw Amponsah-led management, after taking the role, tried to work out something for the victims but was not successful.

The statement read;

“Management have taken notice of disappointment pouring out in respect of lack of support for the victims of the accident which occurred in 2017.

“Upon assuming office in 2020,Management and the Board sought to help find a solution to deal with this matter without success. 

“Management shall engage the Board again on the matter. In anticipation of approval from the Board,we have started engaging representatives of the victims and will come out with a short to medium-term plan to alleviate their situation in the coming days. 

“Thank you.”

it wwould be recalled that the current board chairman, Kwame Kyei was the Executive Chairman when the sad incident happened.