Legendary retired Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan, has announced his decision to abstain from partisan politics a few months after he highlighted his affiliation with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a social media post, Gyan acknowledged the decision as a mistake as he felt he had disappointed Ghanaian youth.
He has therefore decided to relinquish all ties with the NPP and any other political party and channel his energy into helping Ghanaian youth.
“I haven’t been fair to the youth and the people of Ghana. Henceforth I am not affiliated to any political party, I will continue with my humanitarian work and help the youth of Ghana in my own small way. Nothing political, I wish all the political parties a peaceful election on the 7th December, God bless our homeland Ghana, thank you.”
Additionally, he released an official statement under the letterhead of his Non-Governmental Organisation, the Asamoah Gyan Foundation, relaying his mission and vision.
“Through the Asamoah Gyan Foundation, the Moah Green Foundation, and the All-Regional Games, we will build sports academies, training centres, and mentorship programs that nurture young talent in all sports. More than that, we’ll emphasize education, character, and life skills to prepare our youth for success beyond the field.
“This mission is about hope and opening doors for those who feel left behind, giving them the belief that their dreams are possible. By promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs- focusing on education, health, and equality-we can ensure that every young person has the chance to thrive.”
