Godsbrain Smart, also known as Captain Smart, a well-known anchor of the Onua FM/TV morning show, recently provided clarification for comments he made against female Ghana Football Association (GFA) broadcasters in response to the Black Stars' early elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Captain Smart, asserted that he is offering the apology out of “respect” for women generally and female sports broadcasters in particular as they were hurt by his recent criticism
His directness with the GFA on his rebuke was, in his words, “wise.” The hot-tempered TV/radio broadcaster chastised the Association for allowing female TV presenters to continue supporting the Black Stars.
Captain Smart made a clarification on Maakye, he clarified saying:
“I selected my words well, so I didn’t say “TV female sports presenters.” – That’s not what I said.
He claimed that he was referring to female TV presenters, many of whom are currently active on YouTube, and that some female sports presenters have turned this issue into a "world cup," but that "because of the respect I have for women... if you think you are hurt [as a female sports presenter]," he said.
Captain Smart's remarks outraged many journalists, especially female journalists, and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) urged that he issue a categorical apology, which he has already done.
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