The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has suspended the ban on Anambra State Football Association activities for seven days, effective November 5.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that
SWAN made this resolution during an Emergency Congress held in Awka on Tuesday.
The resolution, signed by Chimezie Anaso and Uche Ndeke, the Chairman and Secretary respectively, stated that it was expected the chairman of Anambra FA would accept the olive branch and reciprocate by addressing the issues that led to the ban.
The Congress declared that members were free to cover the activities of Anambra FA during the period of truce, noting that the suspension would be lifted and the status quo restored if the expected action was not taken within a reasonable time.
“Following the intervention of the President of SWAN, the congress held an emergency meeting and resolved to suspend the ban on coverage of Anambra FA activities, which was imposed on July 25, 2024.
“The decision was made in recognition of the respect Anambra Chapter has for the president, the national secretariat, and some stakeholders who have intervened.
“The suspension of the ban, effective November 5, marks a period of truce during which we expect Anambra FA to reciprocate the gesture by addressing the issues that led to the faceoff.
“We remain committed to the peace-building philosophy of President Isaiah Benjamin and resolved to continue working for the success of his administration and the well-being of our noble association,” the congress stated.
The Congress also commended the Anambra State Sports Development Commission for the impressive performances of the state at national competitions, including the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
SWAN congratulated the new Director of Sports in the Commission, Emeka Obidimma, expressing confidence that he would bring immense value to the Commission, being a celebrated veteran sportsman.
It called on members to continue participating in the activities of the association and to carry themselves and the association with dignity at all times.
The Anambra State chapter of SWAN also copied the National Secretariat in Abuja.
ANN gathered that the suspension of the ban followed intervention by the national secretariat, under the presidency of Isaiah Benjamin, among other stakeholders.
