The tipping point was when the government allegedly delivered 3 million US dollars appearance fee in cash to the Ghana Black Stars ahead of their World Cup match against Portugal, a match that was lost.
Hali ilikuwa mbaya zaidi pale serikali iliposemekana kupeleka kiasi cha dola milioni 3 za Marekani kwa ajili ya kikosi cha taifa cha mpira wa miguu Ghana Black Stars kabla ya mechi yao ya kombe la dunia dhidi ya Ureno, ambapo Ghana ilipoteza mchezo huo.