By Ben Efe
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation has reconfirmed Margaret Elizabeth Binga as president, after George Ashiru was impeached 6-1 on December 12.
According to a statement signed by seven members of the NTF, Mrs Binga, a two time African champion and international referee is the authentic president, while Mr. Ashiru remains a board member. It stated further that a 33 page document, detailing the events that led to Ashiru’s removal has been sent to the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Commission.
Some of Ashiru’s failings include holding only four board meetings in two and half years instead of the 12 required by the code of governance., not carrying along board members and shielding financial transactions of the federation from others concerned.
Speaking on the development Mrs. Binga stressed that the board was more interested in seeing Nigeria taekwondo players at the Rio 2016 Olympics as the Ashiru episode is considered settled.
“What happened was just a family matter which will be resolved. But right now we have the Olympics qualifiers coming up. We have less than seven weeks to the qualifying tournament and that is virtually what we are concentrating on,” said Bingi.
“We will get over the problem. Mr. Ashiru is a nice man, but administratively he isn’t up to the task.” “We are waiting for the NSC. Very soon they will call all of us and put the matter to rest.”
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