Sports
Former Bayelsa State Commissioner of Sports Opukiri Jones-Ere blast Omoyele Sowore for unruly behaviour at 10th Anniversary of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
….As fans and global watchers hail organisers for a World class Race
Former Commissioner of Sports in Bayelsa state Opukiri Jones-Ere has expressed total disbelief in the gesture-of-disgrace displayed by Political Activist Omoyele Sowore at the 10th Edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Sowore almost created a scene at the event when he defied and broke protocol when he decided to sit on the VIP area reserved for the Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu and the Chairman and the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade.
Sowore who participated in the race went to sit on the Governor’s table alongside his entourage when the Governor and other top officials left to present medals to the winners at the Podium.
Drama almost ensued when Sowore insisted that he would not leave the Governor’s seat and even boasted that nobody could tell him to do so.
It however took the meticulous and leadership intervention of the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade before security officials eased him out.
Meanwhile the Former Bayelsa State Commissioner of Sports in Bayelsa State, Opukiri Jones-Ere, who witnessed the event said he has lost huge respect for Sowore , a man he says he used to respect.
“It’s such an unfortunate event and if I was told about it I will not believe it but sitting in the VIP session in company of the Chairman National Sports Commission and the Director General, I saw first hand what happened and it’s very pathetic
” It is sad that a man of his calibre will behave so low to occupy the seat reserved for the Governor and the Governor just moved to the podium to present medals and he took over the seat forcefully” .
” And when the DG of the NSC approached him as a friend , he asked the DG if he was not a big man. Everywhere in the world we have VIP and we respect our leaders but today Sowore behaviour was very petty and disgraceful “.
” Unfortunately I used to hold him in high reputation but with what I saw today I am more than disappointed in him and what he stands for”.
” I am very happy that despite the little distraction from Sowore, it did not stop the quality and successful organisation of the race which many have described as a World class Sporting showpiece”.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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