By now, I know y'all must have read the article about Obasaki's statement concerning the physical assault on Mr Ikhana.
I wrote an article on hoodlums attacking the respected Mr Ikhana and some of you guys gave your verdicts and said such should not be accepted.
I thought that is the right thing to say about such ludicrous behaviour. But I was shocked when I read what the chairman of NFF said on air, I quote him......
" Does slapping mean beating?" For a second, I thought I didn't see properly, but had to read and re-read the line.
How pathetic? How can a man like Obaseki utter such demeaning words? When did they include slapping as a treatment for managers?
I begin to question the integrity of people that are called leaders. Lead by example, that is what people say.
Slapping does not mean beating...gosh!!!
Physical assault is wrong, and again I mean so so wrong and should not be encouraged in any way.
NFF is growing and we do want to see positive change and not negative. Physical assault in our League should not be encouraged, it brings negative image.
Can someone tell Obaseki that a slap can cause damages; it can cause temporary deafness, if the fingers get in the eyes, can cause blindness. Have heard news about people meeting their untimely death through a slap. Oh yes, just a slap.
I really do not know what Obaseki wanted to see before he agrees Mr Ikahana was physically assaulted; a blind man? a man with broken ribs? or a paralysed man? because I do not get it.
Permit me to say, Obaseki let NFF down and this disgraceful statement shows he is incompetent to be a leader.
I expect an apology to Mr Ikhana and Nigerians from NFF and Obaseki.
What happened to morals? What happened to protecting the lives of players and managers?
Is there some kind of politics going on here? I know Mr Ikhana does not support corruption and he always points it out in NFF.
Maybe Obaseki has some personal issues with Mr Ikhana?
But he showed the kind of person he is by saying what I will call rubbish. He didn't stop there, he threatened to ban Mr Ikhana and Sharks, accusing them of trying to bring the League down.
We are not fools and we know clearly who is trying to bring our League down.
Encouraging hooligans and hoodlums in our League is a negative sign and saying on air "slapping is not beating" is taking side with hoodlums.
We need God fearing people. True leaders that care for their followers.
It brings me to the question....What is right in NFF?
Maybe a slap on Obaseki's face will be right? Maybe he can only tell the difference when he feels it, so I'm thinking, the hoodlums that slapped Mr Ikhana, should go after Obaseki and beat him, after that, then slap him, in that way, it will be clear in his mind and he will be able to explain once more on air the difference between slapping and beating. What do you guys think?
The Verdict...
I know you all are gutted and so angry. Feel free to pass your verdict. I'm really short of words, but I know you all have something to say. We will continue to protect our pride, and the way to start is to voice out. So drop a line.
See you soon and stay tuned.
The Verdict.
Monday, 20 October 2008
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2 comments:
In Nigeria, when a poor man steals we call him a thief; but when a rich man steals we call him a chief. Let them slap the 'Seki himself and beat him and probably break his legs.......it's part of the nigeria game and there's nothing wrong with it. It's obvious that we have rogues and thugs as leaders in NFF. That's why it will not excel unless we install true leaders. Anyone who think a slap is not beating is a thug and a rogue!
I do understand what you mean. We are the future of the country and we must continue to voice out.
I'm still gutted by such a statement from the so called leader.
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