President Jerry Shaib of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation is awaiting guidance from the International Weightlifting Federation on rescheduling disrupted elections, raising concerns over political interference in sports governance.
In light of the disruption experienced during the Ghana Weightlifting Federation’s electoral congress on March 8 at the Accra Sports Stadium, President Jerry Shaib has expressed his anticipation for guidance from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) regarding a new election date. This situation arose from concerns regarding political interference in the governance of sports in Ghana.
In an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, Shaib articulated that the IWF had previously cautioned against any external interference in the operations of the federation. He stated, “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. That way, I will be in a stronger position to address any challenges that may arise.”
The recent disruption to the electoral process has raised troubling questions about the integrity of sports governance in the country. Shaib specifically implicated former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye in the disruptions surrounding the election process.
In summary, President Jerry Shaib of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation is currently awaiting responses from the International Weightlifting Federation concerning the scheduling of new elections following the recent disrupted congress. The situation highlights ongoing concerns over external political influence in sports governance, as indicated by Shaib’s remarks about potential interference from former officials.
Original Source: citisportsonline.com
