FIFA, Sports ministry on same page over FG’s letter to Amaju

By George Aluo

World soccer governing body, FIFA and the nation’s sports ministry may be on the same page on the issues raised by the federal government in the letter written to Amaju Melvin Pinnick early this week.

The FG in the letter to Amaju had insisted on the September 2022 election date and the need for electoral reforms that would see more stakeholders being part of the elective congress.

A competent source close to both the sports ministry and Amaju disclosed today that there is nothing to worry about over the letter as FIFA has seen the letter and does not see it as government interference.

“As we speak, that letter has been

seen by FIFA and they are not raising any eyebrows over it. The FG in the letter did not sack the NFF board. What the letter simply said is don’t elongate your tenure and for Amaju and co to carry other football stakeholders along. FIFA is okay with the letter and you can cross check this fact with the Glass House,” our source said.

Efforts made to reach Demola Olajire, NFF‘s spokesman for comments proved abortive as calls put across to his lines were not answered.

The NFF has equally not officially reacted to the FG letter addressed to its president, Amaju who is a member of the FIFA Council.