After declaring that, in contrast to rumours spreading, he was not seeking a third term as president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick may have caved to pressure.
On Monday, Pinnick, whose two-term mandate expires in September, announced on Arise TV that he will not be seeking a third term.
When asked about his third term as NFF President by Arise TV, he responded, "Third term, no, no, am fine and am telling you that as there are so many Nigerians that are competent of running Nigerian football.
“I will assist and work with whoever emerges as the new Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and that’s my promise. I’ll intervene but never interfere in the elections.”
NFF Annual General Assembly (AGA) that will set the ball rolling for the Elective Congress is set 18th this month in Lagos State and Elective Congress coming up in September.
However, Pinnick also disclosed the rationale behind his huge support for the northern football caucus who voted for him.
The north is an integral part of the country and they played a vital role in bringing him to power, so he has no regret giving them special attention.
Pinnick, further scored himself high as he believes the distractors will never see the positives in his administration but he knows himself and his board members have done exceptionally well.