Amaju Pinnick is under fire from Nigerians on social media after he described himself as the “life president” of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Pinnick was on a segment of ‘This Morning Show’ on Arise TV
when he made the declaration.
“I can call and talk to the players. I don’t wait. To me,
I’m the life president of the Nigerian Football Federation. So, I can also
speak. I’m a very critical stakeholder,” he said.
“Whatever will make this country a greater country is what I
stand for any day.”
Pinnick is an aide to Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, and
was a two-term president of the NFF before he was replaced by Ibrahim Gusau in
2022.
Pinnick’s comment stirred reactions among Nigerians on
social media, particularly on X.
Uche, X user, said the former NFF president’s declaration is
“another level of hubris”.
Davies, another X user, added that given Pinnick’s
self-styled role, he is “culpable” in Nigeria failing to qualify for the 2026
World Cup.
More reactions below:
This man loves the sound of his own voice. https://t.co/1kiOjdn4iX
— Adeolu Philips (@Adeoluphilips) June 12, 2026
The hubris is just on another level🙄. The man talks so much and does little. Always putting himself on a high pedestal. https://t.co/KeRpiL2IDb
— Uche de Great (@diwe_uche) June 12, 2026
Life president zoona 🤣 so is he culpable for Nigeria missing this one? https://t.co/HhlXp5XcCc
— DAVIES JD (@chasmfiend_jd) June 11, 2026
Make sure you direct your anger at these clowns. They honestly don’t even deserve an iota of respect @thenff @PinnickAmaju . Your time of reckoning is coming whether you like it or not https://t.co/dWioSdCGVY
— Nigeria Football Weekly🦅🇳🇬 (@NFWPod) June 11, 2026
It's better I waka pass without commenting cos my comment might be termed cyber-bulling but life president my a**! https://t.co/McfYlZNOiR
— #ebai 🇳🇬 ⚽️ 🇨🇲 🕊 (@ebaimakinde) June 12, 2026
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayWho made him the life president? https://t.co/LqJC5PTwdv
— Oluwatosin (@toslizbeth) June 11, 2026
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