IOC member Gumel Returns as president Nigeria Olympic Committee

Former Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president and IOC member, Habu Gumel, has been returned back to office following elections into the committee held in Asaba, Delta State. Gumel, who had held the office of treasurer 1997 to 2001 when he became president and had office for eight years (Two terms of two years each) ,only defeated incumbent president, Sani Ndanusa. It will be recalled that it was Ndanusa who ousted him from office four years ago.. Gumel got 19 votes to Ndanusa’s 17 to become the new NOC president.

In other results, incumbent secretary general, Tunde Popoola polled 17 votes to Banji Oladapo’s 16 to retain his position, just as Johnny Hamakin beat Dans Adokie (3)and Gbenga Ashiru (8) to the deputy secretary general position.

Tony Ubani retained his position as the body’s public relations Officer by beating Mrs. Nwankwo by 31 votes to 5, while Bappa Aliyu Misau defeated Professor Makanjuola by 17 votes to 16 for deputy secretary general position..