Ex-Black Stars and Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffuor has shed light on Michael Essien’s financial situation in response to claims of his bankruptcy.
Kuffuor promptly refuted these baseless accusations and emphasized that, despite facing some setbacks, Essien is incredibly wealthy.
Kuffuor pointed out that Essien owns a multitude of valuable assets, which demonstrate his substantial wealth and disprove any claims of financial hardship.
“It is a shame that we think so negatively about our people,” Kuffour expressed in a statement to Angel FM’s Saddick Adams.
“Michael is not broke. We are talking about a house that they took from him, which cost $20 million and another one that cost $30 million.”
He criticised the lack of firsthand knowledge behind such reports and stressed that without concrete evidence, labelling someone as broke is unjustifiable.
Kuffour emphasised that unless one knows firsthand of Essien’s financial situation, making assumptions is unwarranted.
“You would have to know if he comes to your house and begs for food, then you can justify it,” Kuffour stated.
“I know the kind of assets that Michael has, and I will not stand anywhere and say Michael is broke. Michael is filthy rich,” Kuffour told Angel FM’s Saddick Adams.
His comments came after news went viral lat week that two of Michael Essien’s houses are up for following the ruling by an Accra High Court, social media has been flooded with a range of opinions.
The story went viral earlier this week when the Accra High Court Commercial Division reportedly issued an order for the sale of two mansions owned by the renowned Ghanaian football star.
According to the earlier publication shared by Dailyguidenetwork.com, the properties in question are situated at Stephen Quarshie Crescent, East Legon, House Number 9, and House Number 204/205, Trassaco (Phase 2) Adjiringano, all located in Accra.
The auctioneer, who wished to remain anonymous, was entrusted with the task of selling the properties and confirmed the order issued by the Deputy Sheriff of the High Court.
The auctioneer estimated that one of the properties is valued between $20 and $30 million. Although the specifics of the court proceedings were unclear, a report from Kickgh.com suggested that the former Chelsea star was grappling with financial difficulties, including unpaid loans.
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