No! Asamoah Gyan is NOT In Fresh Trouble

Has the media truly declared war on Asamoah Gyan?...and for what? What benefit would a media blackout on the ace Ghanaian footballer be to us? Are some people just joining forces with Mr Ken Ashigbi, boss of Graphic Communication Group (also boss of Dan Kenu, the reporter who was allegedly assaulted by Baffuor Gyan, not Asamoah Gyan) who is on record to have categorically stated that, he has prohibited all his media outlets from reporting news on Asamoah Gyan due to the assault on Kenu and how the Gyans allegedly bought their way out of legal tussle. It was rumored that the Gyans paid Mr Kenu to discontinue the case in court. Whatever!...who cares? Apart from the fact that, there exists no evidence to that effect, it’s however becoming plainly evident that some media persons have declared a silent war against Asamoah Gyan.

Image:© Razz

So let make progress, please read on (ignore that front page story…Asamoah Gyan is not in trouble….just read on)

First of all, as somewhat misleading the front page of Razz has it, Asamoah Gyan is not in trouble- (emphasis on NOT). It’s a clear case of contractual misunderstanding between a limited liability company, Vits Noodles (a brand owned by the Gyans) and organizers of Miss Exel Plus Beauty Pageant. These are two different brands and should be treated as such.

Trouble: (According to Razz reporter)

Simple, organizers say Vits owe them a promised cash sponsorship package. The company has however honored part of the deal aspect that involved giving out of Vits Noodles products.

Facts:

One! The event organizer has no evidence of a contract with Vits Noodles. No document, not even a common MEMO.

Secondly, the amounts as reported in Razz newspaper are a bit confusing. First the report says “…the entire sponsorship package allegedly promised the organizers being GHC7, 000 … It honored the products sponsorship which amounted to GHC2, 000 but has allegedly, since last year, failed to honour its cash obligation” So a simple calculations will mean that, the outstanding balance to be paid is 5,000..right?

Then in same report, an interview with the lawyer of the company, Vits, says that “… the organizers claimed the actual amount is GHC3, 000,” … with which he, the lawyer advised the company to pay Exel Plus organizers GHC 1,500.

So where lies the “trouble” Asamoah Gyan is purported to be involved in? It is true that editors of newspapers have the discretion to what story they deem important but whatever story they put up should be factual.