73old Gumel wins fifth term as Nigeria Olympic Committee President

The incumbent president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has won another term in office.

The 73-year-old beat his closet challenger Sani Ndanusa in a keenly contested election in Jalingo, Taraba State, on Thursday.

While Mr Gumel amassed 21 votes, Mr Ndanusa was close with 19 votes to his name.

The latest victory has earned Mr Gumel an astonishing fifth term in office, a development some in the sports circles are averse to.

Mr Gumel first emerged as NOC President in 2001, and he served two consecutive terms until 2010.

His push for a third consecutive term was unsuccessful, having been beaten by Mr Ndanusa, who took over as president from 2010 to 2014.

Gumel did return after Mr Ndanusa’s brief reign, winning another back-to-back term from 2014 to 2022.

The latest victory means Mr Gumel will be enjoying a fifth term in office as NOC president.

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