President Jerry Shaib of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation awaits guidance from the International Weightlifting Federation on rescheduling elections after recent disruptions. He emphasizes the importance of receiving formal directives and acknowledges the interference of external political figures in the election process.
Following the disruption of the electoral congress for the Ghana Weightlifting Federation on March 8 at the Accra Sports Stadium, President Jerry Shaib is currently awaiting guidance from the International Weightlifting Federation regarding a rescheduled date for the elections. Shaib emphasized the need for a formal directive in order to ensure compliance and reinforce governance against external interferences.
In an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, President Shaib expressed that he will respect the decisions made by his General Assembly, which acts as his governing board. He asserted, “My General Assembly serves as my board, and if they decide we should proceed, I am fine with that. However, I will still wait for the International Weightlifting Federation to issue a formal directive in writing.”
The electoral disruption has raised concerns regarding political interference in the management of sports. President Shaib alluded to the involvement of former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye in the disruption of the election process, indicating a troubling trend in Ghanaian sports governance.
In summary, President Jerry Shaib of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation is seeking guidance from the International Weightlifting Federation following an electoral disruption. He has expressed commitment to following the directives of his General Assembly and recognizes the challenges posed by external influences, particularly political interference, expressly mentioning the role of former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye in the incident.
Original Source: citisportsonline.com
