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Imo Cricket Chairman Disassociates From Alleged Petition Against NCF Elections
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the Imo State Cricket Association, Hon. Rodney Tony Ajaelu, has categorically distanced himself and the association from a controversial petition allegedly authored by one Pakribo Telema-Darego, who falsely claims to be the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Cricket Association.
The petition in question, reportedly addressed to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and the National Assembly, alleges a plot to manipulate the forthcoming Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections. It claims that the process is being orchestrated to favour certain individuals, thereby excluding legitimate stakeholders and aspirants from contesting.
The petition, allegedly signed by Pakribo Telema-Darego, claimed that four states—Bayelsa, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo—had jointly submitted a formal protest to the NSC. The complaint centers around the alleged adoption of an “illegal” constitution purportedly designed to give undue advantage to the incumbent NCF President, Uyi Akpata.
However, in a swift and clear rebuttal, Hon. Rodney Tony Ajaelu disassociated himself and the Imo State Cricket Association from any such action.
In his statement, he said: “I, Hon. Rodney Tony Ajaelu, the Chairman of the Imo State Cricket Association, disassociate myself from any written petition against the NSC or Uyi Akpata on the issue of an illegal constitution. This serves as a disclaimer to such petition. Thanks for understanding.”
In addition, when Reporter contacted the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Musa Ehiozoje, confirmed that the only valid petition before the federation originated from the FCT Cricket Association, chaired by Engr. Emeka Onyeama.
He emphasized that no formal petition had been received from Bayelsa State and dismissed Pakribo Telema-Darego as an impostor with no official standing in the cricketing community.
Media reports published on Monday, 25th August 2025, further confirmed that only the FCT Cricket Association had officially submitted a petition to the NSC.
The reports also highlighted that the name of Bayelsa was falsely used by an unauthorized individual claiming to represent the state’s cricket association..
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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