The Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has queried the appointment of Onoriode Oborevwori as Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC), adding such engagement was nothing but nepotism on the part of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The former Nigerian International lamented that the chairmanship position at the DSSC was seemingly a case of nepotism and cronyism since ‘former Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who created the commission first appointed his brother-in-law, Amaju Pinnick while the immediate past Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa did same with the appointment of his brother, Tonobok Okowa to the same position.’
The no-nonsense Jalla said it was wrong for Governor Oborevwori to sustain such legacy with the appointment of his brother, adding the choice lacks accountability, hinders meritocracy and weakens sports development.
He added: If this pattern continues, the Delta State Sports Commission risks becoming a personal colony for sitting governors and their families. By the end of Governor Oborevwori’s tenure, the commission will have been under family control for 24 consecutive years, leaving stakeholders feeling powerless and excluded.
“Delta State sports stakeholders are urged to challenge this entrenched system and demand a transparent, merit-based approach to appointments.
“Without accountability and competence, the growth and development of sports in the state will continue to stagnate.”
