Former Nigerian FootballAssociation Technical
committee chairman Birigadier General Greg Adebiyi has deplored the
the attitude” of chieftains of the Nigerian Football
Federation, NFF to cling on to power, saying it’s the root of
current crises rocking the federation. While he has also accused them
of not being transparent in the administration of the game, he
however rated them high on performance. Speaking in an interview in
Lagos, Adebiyi, who was also served as vice chairman of the body
said, “ I can’t understand what they ere fighting to achieve.
It’s the same people who put Maigari in office that have asked them
to go. So Why are they still fighting? I believe they should quietly
go because the constant reference to FIFA statutes is a deceit when
the same federation members who voted them into office, supported by
stake-holders say they should go.” “ But the lack of rules and by
laws on how to get into the FA itself is a problem. If these were put
in place the constant recourse to FIFA Statutes would not arise.”
On account of performance, Adebiyi, lauded the
Mauigari led board for achievements made in the past four years,
referencing world Cup wins by the Golden Eaglets, African Nations Cup
victories by the Super Eagles and World Cup qualifications by the
levels of national teams he noted however that these are achievements
already attained by previous FA boards. I am commending on
achievements because that is how we in Nigeria rate performance- win,
win win.
Speaking further, he said, “ I am not happy about
how they have conducted themselves in the eye of fellow board
members. There was an apparent lack of accountability. Emeka Omerua
bowed out peacefully after winning the Nation Cup and qualifying the
country for the World Cup, So did Col. Aminu. They never left office
plunging the FA into crisis. So, Maigari and his group should simply
be gentlemen
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