By Tony Ubani
Veteran and versatile Sports Journalist, FIFA and CAF Media Officer, Paul Bassey was among the stakeholders who witnessed the election of Amaju Pinnick as the 39th President of the Nigeria Football Fedration, dating back to 1945 – 1947 when Baron Mulford headed the football association.

Taribo West

Bassey could not hide his joy that at last peace has returned to Nigerian football which before now had been the object of caricature by some countries.

Moments after Pinnick triumphed as the President, Bassey heaved a sigh of relief. “I am happy that it has come and gone. Before now, we were skeptical. I am happier with the overwhelming votes Pinnick won with. He won overwhelmingly in the first ballot and the run-off. That was enough confidence reposed on him by the delegates. It’s a vote of confidence. It was transparent and witnessed by all sports stakeholders. In short, it’s victory for all. I wish that such transparency at the polls will transcend all other elections”, Etubom Bassey glowingly said.

Also, former Super Eagles defender, pastor Taribo West who described the election as divine intervention said that Pinnick would take Nigerian football to cloud nine. “He has done well at the state level and will carry over his success story to the national level”, West said.

Speaking too, Prince Victor Ikpeba said that Pinnick as a young man would bring good tidings to the national teams. “He loves challenges. He will bring corporate organizations to embrace Nigerian football. But Nigerians must give him chance to succeed.

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