Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communication for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has explained the removal of Amaju Pinnick as the 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Pinnick, was removed from his position in CAF following a new election that held on Thursday, July 19.
Explaining Pinnick’s removal, Olajire said that it was in line with Article 22 (4) of the CAF Statutes of CAF.
A statement signed by Olajire read in part:
“In line with Article 22 (4) of the CAF Statutes, every two years when elections are held at the CAF Congress (as took place today), the CAF Executive Committee on the proposal of the CAF President, elects a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice President, respectively from among its members.
Olajire also blamed the removal of Pinnick on the CAF President, stating that he didn’t propose the renewal of Pinnick’s appointment.
“Significantly, the renewal of Amaju Pinnick’s tenure was not proposed by the CAF President because of fundamental differences on focus and direction.
“Pinnick accepted the decision of the President as it aligned with his own view having considered matters surrounding the administration of African Football which have dovetailed into the Nigerian Football space.
“He will, however, remain a bonafide member of the CAF Executive Committee to continue with his mandate as such,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, Pinnick has congratulated the new appointees to the positions of first, second and third Vice President. He has also thanked the African football body for the opportunity to serve.
He was quoted to have said:
“My commitment to the game is perpetual while my support for my colleagues in the Executive Committee remains steadfast.
“I congratulate Omari, Lekjaa and Danny on the assumption of their new roles as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice CAF Presidents respectively,” Pinnick said.
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