NFF stops NPL congress, calls for calm

This is contained in a statement by Ademola Olajire, the Assistant Director (Media) of the NFF in Abuja.
 
The statement said the NFF had given the NPL a go-ahead for its congress proposed for Thursday, but that a group of club owners met in Abuja on Tuesday and announced the sacking of the NPL board.
 
The NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu, said: “We are in possession of a letter signed by a number of club owners.
 
“For us, there has to be sanity in the administration of the league and that has to happen sooner rather than later.
 
“The NFF is uncomfortable with the continued delay in the commencement of the 2012/2013 premier league season, which can only roll off the ground after the congress.
 
“But we fear there could be a breakdown of law and order should the congress go ahead on Thursday, ” the statement said.
 
It also said that the   NFF Executive Committee would hold an emergency meeting on Friday to conclusively resolve several issues around the NPL.
 
“In the meantime, we implore all persons involved to exhibit high-level maturity and maintain calmness for the good of the game,” it added.