The Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Mr Olamide George has allayed the fear that the World Athletics (WA) may sanction the country following the suspension of Ibrahim Gusau.
Gusau is as the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) who was suspended on Tuesday by eight out of the 13 members of the board of the association for alleged flagrant violation of the federation’s constitution.
The board also accused Gusau of refusing to pay athletes, coaches and officials allowances during major international competitions.
also accused him of reaching an agreement with sport wear manufacturer, PUMA, without the knowledge and approval of board or the secretary general who is the custodian of the federation’s documents, records and properties.
George, in an interview in Abuja, said that due process was followed in the process that led to Gusau’s suspension and that there was no faction in the board.
