Former AFC Leopards Secretary General, Ronald Namai, has called on current club chairman Dan Shikanda to resign and allow the club to proceed with its planned elections on Sunday, 29 June.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Namai’s remarks came during an interview with Mulembe FM, following a bombshell announcement by Sports Registrar Rose Wasike, who cancelled the highly anticipated polls.The elections have now been postponed to June 2026 to align with the end of the current executive committee’s four-year term under Shikanda.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957684##The cancellation has sent shockwaves through the Leopards’ fanbase and sparked heated debate among stakeholders of one of Kenya’s most historic football clubs.The polls were expected to usher in new leadership following Shikanda’s election to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) as Nairobi’s representative in December 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_8963070##Namai, who lost to Shikanda in the 2022 elections, insists that there are legal and procedural options the club can explore to ensure elections are held this year.“The office called for elections, and the registrar said no, the elections should be after four years,” Namai explained. “But the same office can write to her and say, ‘As an office, we feel we have reached the end.’ If someone doesn’t want to continue serving, no one can force them.”AFC Leopards defy orders to postpone elections to 2026He also mentioned that the club can seek legal redress by moving to the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), arguing that the current administration is transitional and thus not bound to complete a full term.“The office should sit down with the Sports Registrar and agree on the most suitable way to proceed with elections this year,” Namai added.Despite the uncertainty, Namai affirmed that he and his supporters are prepared to move forward with the elections later this month if given the green light.Namai, an insurance expert and former AFC Leopards Secretary General, positioned himself as the most credible candidate among the aspirants, criticising his rivals for engaging in online rhetoric without making tangible contributions to the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8963030##“We hear a lot of noise online, but when you ask these people what they have done for Leopards, they have nothing to show,” he said.He also took a swipe at former club striker Bonface Ambani, who has expressed interest in the top seat.“Ambani was great on the field, but management is a different game. I have over 22 years of experience in football administration. If I become chairman, I’ll find him a technical role, maybe on the bench. He did it at Mara Sugar, and he can push Ingwe from there.”Despite the Sports Registrar’s directive, Leopards have confirmed that the scheduled Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday, June 29, will go ahead as planned.Benni McCarthy breaks down Harambee Stars squad selection ahead of Chad friendliesThe club plans to elect new members to its National Executive Committee (NEC), including the Chairman, Secretary General, and Treasurer. Two additional members will be co-opted by the elected officials.AFC Leopards elections will be conducted on 29th June,20225.Among those who have declared interest for the top seat include Club legend Boniface Ambani, former CEO Ronald Namai, former commercial director Enos Mutoka and incumbent treasurer Oliver Napali#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/dhgzrVPFC4— The Truthful Men (@Dollar__SM) May 16, 2025 To oversee the process, the club has formed an Elections Management Group (EMG), which has already developed a roadmap and schedule to guide candidates and voters.The 2025 EMG is composed of Tony Lawrence, who serves as Chairperson, Hosea Kisienya as Secretary, and Moffat Mutiva and Temina Minage as members.
