NJF Affirms Dr Musa Oshodi's Leadership Amid Caretaker Claims

The Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) has firmly rejected reports that the National Sports Commission (NSC) has dissolved its board and established a caretaker committee, asserting that the board led by Dr Musa Oshodi remains in control. In a statement issued on Friday by Femi Ojo, Special Assistant on Media to the NJF President, the federation labeled the reports as false and urged stakeholders to disregard the alleged caretaker committee list.

The NJF accused Ngozi Amayo and her associates of attempting to seize control, noting that Amayo had previously been dismissed for alleged financial misappropriation. The NJF emphasized that neither the International Judo Federation (IJF) nor the NSC had dissolved its board and confirmed that a General Assembly is scheduled for October 12-14 to discuss a revised constitution and upcoming elections.

The meeting has been relocated from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State. The NJF also cited legal provisions asserting that the NSC cannot dissolve its board without presidential approval, which it claims has not been obtained.