A statement by Jawati Jakanti, member of Adamawa state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and denied to have signed a communique calling the sacking of Emmanuel Zira, Chairman of Adamawa Football Club.
Jankati said her attention was drawn by a publication credited to Austin Ajayi and have no knowledge of how her name was penned as the chairman of the communique drafting committee.
Jawati in her words said:
“I want to tell the public that I do not have a hand not am I part of the plot to discredit efforts of Chairman of Adamawa United FC, Mr. Emmanuel Zira.
“The plot began when a Congress of SWAN was summoned. The attendance was poor as qurum was not formed. However, the determination to go ahead with their play, number did not deter SWAN from going ahead with the meeting.
“First I was asked to Chair a communique drafting committee after suspecting that it was meant to create mischief and deliberately rubbish the effort of management of Adamawa United FC led by Mr. Emmanuel Zira. I turned down the offer and gave my reasons.
I want to categorically say that what was contained in the communique was totally not what was agreed on.
“Secondly, I did not see the communique nor did I sign any communique.
I therefore distance myself from the said Communique by SWAN and urged SWAN not to drag me into whatever grudge they have against Adamawa United FC or it’s Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Zira.
“The communique was meant to implicate me, Jawati Friday Jankati into mischievous character.
“I Jawati Friday did not see any write up no sign it.
“I can’t remember when the Congress agreed on the Sack of the chairman Adamawa United rather Austin Ajayi single handedly voiced out that the Chairman should be sacked for his selfish reasons.
“I therefore disassociate myself from the communique and call on Austin Ajayi and others not to get me involved, please.”
