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Impeachment looms in NFF as Four Executive committee members gang up against Pinnick.

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NFF president Amaju Pinnick may have shot himself on the foot as top shots in his executive committee held a secret meeting in one of the North Eastern states on Friday with just one agenda at heart.

The meeting became necessary as the members, all Northerners, took turns to condemn in strong terms recent decisions taken by the president in the aftermath of the Anambra state FA election.

The four board members told this reporter that they are aware that Amaju has got some dirty tricks off his sleeves of late and that they are not ready to be caught napping. They are particularly disturbed by his new found love for Zamfara state FA chairman Ibrahim Gusau whom they say has shown of late, that he is on a desperate mission to run as Amaju’s running mate in his proposed third term ambition.

” We are not fools, yes we are not fools. Because we have decided to stay calm and quiet doesn’t make us fools. We have watched the ongoing drama in Anambra state and as key stakeholders, we will like to dissociate ourselves from all that transpired before, during and after the election.

What Amaju and Gusau did is totally against the NFF statutes and we do not want to be a party to it.

The Nigeria football federation recommended Jude Anyadufu to the Anambra state football Association to serve as chairman of the electoral committee. It is expected that the NFF gives the electoral committee the benefit of the doubt before going ahead to set up a caretaker committee in the state.

What we really dont understand is the motive behind this decision as other members of the executive committee were not carried along. It is purely Pinnick and Gusau’s agenda and we really want to know what is happening another member said.

Friday’s meeting had just four of us in attendance but we have started talking with other board members on the need to form a conmon front and send a strong message across, another board member said.

The fourth member who also spoke on condition of anonymity said they are aware of Amaju’s third term ambition which according to him is not in the statutes even though they know that Gusau has assured him that he has an overwhelming influence on the Northern FA chairmen and can easily get them to endorse it.

This is the reason why Amaju has decided to get more closer to Gusau of recent because he reckons that he is very influencial and powerful. We have decided to talk now before it is too late. We are all elected board members and we cannot sit and watch things go completely out of hands he said.

NFF chairman of chairmen Ibrahim Gusau who also doubles as chairman of Zamfara state football association was in Awka on Thursday to inaugurate the 6-man caretaker committee appointed by the NFF after they annuled the visual election done on Sunday August 2, 2020, by the Jude Anyadufu led electoral committee

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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