NFF Election: Pinnick reveals new plan
The Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has revealed a new plan that would see him jettison his widely-reported ambition for a third term in office but instead support who ever emerges as his successor
Mr Pinnick during an interview on Arise TV on Monday publicly declared he would work with whoever emerges as president after him though he insisted there have been calls from different quarters persuading him to continue in office.
“Third term, no, no, am fine and am telling you that as there are so many Nigerians that are capable to run Nigerian football.
“I will assist and work with whoever emerges as the new Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and that’s my promise. I’ll intervene but never interfere ” Pinnick replied when put on the spot on whether he would seek to continue his ‘good works’ in office
Pinnick, who has been in office since 2014 is the first Nigerian to hold the position of the NFF president for two terms and his second term is billed to expire on September 20, 2022.
This is not the first time Pinnick is suggesting he would not contest for a third term even though his actions and inactions sometimes suggest otherwise.
Earlier in March, the former Delta State Sports Commision boss who was formerly the first Vice President of CAF said his position as the NFF President was having a toll on his family and they have called on him not to continue in office
However, this week, the FIFA Council member told a Kenyan newspaper on the sidelines of CAF General Assembly, that he has been receiving appeals from eminent Nigerians to remain in office.
"I had initially decided not to vie, but I have been receiving several calls from very influential Nigerians as well as genuine lovers of the sport urging me to seek another term. It is within the law and I will decide about it when the right time comes,” Pinnick was quoted as saying.
“I’m yet to talk to my family and my business associates though, but there are people who want me to continue,” Pinnick added