By Tony Ubani

AS Nigerians mull over the cash for vote scandal involving Nigeria ’s Dr Amos Adamu, Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has called for caution from Nigerians.

“Its important that we exercise caution in this matter. The truth is that the image of Nigeria is involved”, Runsewe who is yet to come to terms with the whole episode said. “I was shocked when I heard the news and more shocking is the fact that the name of Nigeria will be dragged to the mud. But we should be careful with the type of comments we make. Dr Adamu is a Nigerian and we should wait till the end of investigation by world soccer-governing body before condemning anybody”, Runsewe who continuously said; “ah, Nigeria’s image”, said.

Dr Amos Adamu who was provisionally suspended last week by FIFA had maintained his innocence. In his first official reaction, Dr Adamu said “whilst I wholly refute all allegations made, I fully support the inquiry since it is important that these claims are thoroughly investigated. Only by doing this will FIFA and the wider football community be able to trust that it s appointed representatives are beyond reproach”.

The Federal Government had expressed shock and disappointment at the scandal involving the President of West Africa Football Union, WAFU.