Newly elected AFC Leopards Secretary General Gilbert Andugu has issued a statement thanking the club supporters for handing him the mandate to serve and urged for unity as they seek to restore the club’s long-lost glory.On Sunday, Andugu was handed the mandate to serve as the SG for the next three years after flooring Tonny Omusina and Robert Situma during the elections held at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. It was the first time that the Mombasa Branch chairman was vying for the seat and he merged triumphant.##NAJAVA_MECA_6477795##In a statement posted by the club, Andugu thanked the everyone for the support accorded to him heading to the polls.“I thank the Almighty God for the gift of life, good health, my family and friends and for the prayers, moral and financial support you accorded me. My hearty appreciation to my campaign team for the great team work, sleepless nights and never-ending support you gave to ensure that we emerged victorious in the polls,” read the statement in part.“I believe that our great Club, AFC Leopards won on this day. Your vote was a vote for the future. A bright future. Your overwhelming support will come in handy as I take over this new responsibility”.He also thanked his competititors in the race for the SG’s seat and urged them to work with him and other members of the club for the success of the team going forward.“Special thanks to my competitors Robert Situma and Tonny Omusina for the allowing democracy to carry the day. You have shown the true spirit of being an Ingwe fan as well as trusting in our Club structures. Let us join hands, work together and ensure that AFC Leopards regains its lost glory,” he added.3. Andugu Akhalakwa Gilbert from Coast Branch. He’s a the former chairman of the branch and has also held the position of Chairman of Chairmen in the club. pic.twitter.com/JxdkT85jpf— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) June 26, 2022 He had praise for Centre for Multiparty Democracy the electoral body that conducted the election, re-elected chairman Dan Shikanda and treasurer Oliver Napali.“ I give thanks to the independent election organizers Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) for conducting a fair and credible election allowing for the Club’s ethos to be felt across Kenya and the world at large. I also congratulate Dr. Dan Shikanda and Oliver Napali for being elected to the national executive council (NEC) as Chairperson and treasurer respectively. Our combined efforts is what will make us achieve the success and trophy-laden term for the fans,” he continued.David Okoth: From slime to stardom courtesy of lethal left footHe concluded by urging the fans to back the team on and off the pitch.“To the fans and members; your support will be required as usual on and off the pitch. The task ahead will be determined by our unity. Let’s stand together and restore our lost glory. Thank you so much and God bless AFC Leopards. God bless you all.”
