On the anniversary of the tragic May 9th stadium disaster, former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah spoke candidly about the profound and enduring effect the event has had on his life.
In an emotional reflection aired by Peace FM, Mensah recounted the haunting memories of that day.
“On a personal note the impact on my life is immeasurable it comes not with the incident itself the terrible occurrence itself. The imagery of which I have spoken about it on so many occasions the evening, the rainfall the smell of teargas the look off anguish on the face of many”
Mensah went on to describe the visceral experience of the chaos, recounting the physical and emotional toll of the moment.
“The confusion the smell of anger, fear and annoyance the emotions are just too many the touch and feel of bodies alive a touch and feel of bodies no more. the impact of me and those close to me is lasting,”
Mensah’s heartfelt words underscore the deep personal toll of the tragedy, which continues to resonate years later.
