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FROM THE GOLDMINE BY Enefiok Udo Obong
The news was received with mixed reactions. The Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, had been cleared by FIFA’s Review Committee to contest for a seat in the Council of the world football governing body at the 43rd Ordinary General Assembly of CAF slated for March 12, in Rabat, Morocco. While a seat in the exalted chamber of football’s world governing 37-member council is not new to Nigeria, it has been extremely rare as only two Nigerians had ever been involved in this exclusive club. the Late Etubom Oyo Orok Oyo and more recently, Dr. Amos Adamu have taken their turns in that hallowed highest decision making body in global football.
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The world governing body has now responded to the petition explaining the body is not obliged to open an investigation into the matter and if they will, it would be at their discretion.
“We acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and have taken note of the information provided. We wish to express our appreciation for having filed a complaint in the context of art.58 par.1 of the Fifa Code of Ethics (FCE),” Fifa said, as per the Guardian.
“It is noted that Fifa bears a special responsibility to safeguard the integrity and reputation of football worldwide and your complaint shows your commitment with our values and principles