Ibrahim Gusau has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Gusau, who is the former Chairman of States FA Chairmen, will replace Amaju Pinnick whose tenure lasts after 8 years of two terms.
He emerged as the winner at the NFF elections held in Benin City on Friday, September 30, 2022.
The candidates that participated include Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande,Mallam Adam Mouktar Mohammed, former vice presidents, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi and Mallam Shehu Dikko.
Others were Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Barr. Musa Amadu, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Peterside Idah, Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola and UK-based David-Buhari Doherty.
After a re-run election, Ibrahim Gusau garnered a total of 39 votes defeating Peterside Idah who had just one vote. Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko stepped down from the re-run election.
For the records, NFF Presidential Election (Re Run)
Total Votes: 41
Valid Votes: 40
Invalid Vote: 1
Results
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau: 39
Peterside Idah: 1
In the initial election, Ibrahim Gusau had 21 votes but he didn’t meet up with the required percentage, thus, a re-run.
Ibrahim Gusau has now been sworn in as the new Nigeria Football Federation President.
