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2022 NOC Election: Electoral Committee Wrongfully Disqualifies Engr.Gusau and Mr.Adeleye

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4 years ago

December 14, 2022

The Nigeria Olympic Committee’s Electorial Body has disqualified Engr.Ibrahim Shehu Gusau and Mr.Sunday Adeleye of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria from contesting Thursday’s election.

Engr.Ibrahim Shehu Gusau and Mr.Sunday Adeleye were both seeking election into the position of the President and the Treasurer of the NOC respectively.

The Electorial Committee headed by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima said the duo failed to meet the guidelines set up by the committee.

“The documents presented by Hon. Ibrahim Gusau for the position of President and Mr. Sunday Adeleye for the post of Treasurer did not meet the requirements as contained in the Electoral Guidelines.”The Electorial Committee said.

Reacting to the disqualification, Mr.Sunday Adeleye said the electorial committee must come clean and must apply rule of fairness and equity in conducting the election,as he vowed to stop Tonobok Okowa from voting in Thursday’s election.He said the Electorial Committee has no right to disqualify them despite being legitimate delegates to the elective congress.

“The plot to disqualify us has been there since time immemorial.I challenge the electorial committee to come clean as we are going to resist every attempt and plans to allow one Tonobok Okowa from Delta state to vote tomorrow.It is unfortunate that despite being legitimate delegates the electorial committee decided to play politics with people who are at the depature lounge.” Adeleye stated.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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26 mins ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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