AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani has urged the club’s supporters to put behind the differences triggered by the elections and focus on rebuilding the outfit.The former Harambee Stars striker was elected as Leopards’ chairman on Sunday, 29 June, succeeding Dan Shikanda, who left following the expiry of his two terms.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAmbani garnered 1,101 votes to beat his competitor Enos Mutoka, who secured 647 votes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9014508##As is the nature of elections, there were factions in the club’s supporters, winners, and losers.However, Ambani, in a statement on Ingwe’s social media accounts, has now called for a ceasefire from all factions“The campaign period is right behind us, elections are over, and we are left behind with a thread that binds us all: The deep and unshakable love for AFC Leopards SC,” read the statement in part.Details of AFC Leopards’ upcoming Player Awards GalaThe former Young Africans (Yanga) striker went ahead to call for a unity of purpose from everyone associated with the 1998 league champions.“We must remember that we are one big family. This is not the time to celebrate, confront, nor is it about who supported who, but a time to heal, listen, and rebuild trust.I hereby ask you to lower your voices of triumph and raise your hands in peace. There is no victory in division but in unity,” offered the former forward.REVIEW: A look at AFC Leopards’ season that sparked but failed to igniteAmbani, who extended an olive branch to those who did not support his candidature, appreciated their stake in the club and called on everyone to help reclaim their past glory.“We must now turn the page and make room for each other as we focus on the bigger task, which is restoring the roar, reclaiming our pride, and rebuilding this great club.May our actions reflect the spirit of the badge we proudly wear, fierce in spirit, humble in heart, and united in purpose. Together we move forward, not for some of us but all of us,” he added.
