Nigeria’s Minister for Sports,
Solomon Dalung, has reacted to the intervention of the Vice President, Yemi
Osinbajo which saved Nigeria from being suspended by FIFA on Monday.
FIFA had threatened to suspend
Nigeria from all her activities after the Amaju Pinnick-led executive board was
prevented from carrying out its duties at the NFF.
However, the sanction was averted
after Osinbajo, in a letter to the world football governing body, declared the
government’s support for the Pinnick-led board.
But Dalung, in a press statement
on Tuesday, has said the issue cannot be resolved with short-term measures,
insisting that the matter has a subsisting judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“This crisis cannot be solved
with a temporary measure or scratched on the surface. The intervention of the
Vice President should not be viewed as different from an attempt to abate an
escalating situation.
“As a Barrister and Solicitor of
the Supreme Court of Nigeria, who took oath of office to protect and defend the
constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will prefer to stand with
the Rule of Law instead of the opinion of men.
“I want to appeal to Nigerians to
remain calm and give support to the NFF Elders Stakeholders Reconciliation
Committee which is made up of reputable past presidents and General Secretaries
of the NFF with vast knowledge, experience and competence to resolve this
crisis once and for all.
“We are a constitutional
democracy and the doctrine of separation of powers is the foundation of
democratic experience, therefore, the Rule of Law is the only mechanism that
guarantees liberty and freedom of citizens.
“This administration was elected
on the change mantra meaning that impunity has no accommodation anywhere, so
Nigerians must learn to believe and practice the doctrine of the Rule of Law. I
believe we shall overcome this if we remain within the confines and dictates of
the laws of our country.
“As we celebrate Sallah, let’s
remain law-abiding citizens,” Dalung said.
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