Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has said he will not do anything to hurt the supremacy of the law as far as the decision of the world football governing body, FIFA was concerned over Nigeria.
Dalung spoke in respect of the threat by FIFA to suspend Nigeria if the country was not prepared to allow Amaju Pinnick to superintend over the football affairs of the country according to the court order.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently saved Nigeria from a suspension threat by FIFA in the lingering crisis of the Foot ball Federation when he asked that Pinnick was restored to office.
Dalung said he was in support of the resolution of the crisis despite how long it has lasted, saying, that “this crisis cannot be solved with a temporary measure or scratched on the surface. The intervention of the Vice President should not be viewed as different from an attempt to abate an escalating situation.”
He acknowledged that there is a subsisting Supreme Court of Nigeria ruling on the matter.
In a statement by his media aide, Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, Dalung said: “As a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, who took oath of office to protect and defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will prefer to stand with the rule of law instead of the opinion of men.
“I want to appeal to Nigerians to remain calm and give support to the NFF Elders Stakeholders Reconciliation Committee which is made up of reputable past Presidents and General Secretaries of the NFF with vast knowledge, experience and competence to resolve this crisis once and for all.
“We are a constitutional democracy and the doctrine of separation of powers is the foundation of democratic experience, therefore, the Rule of Law is the only mechanism that guarantees liberty and freedom of citizens
“This administration was elected on the change mantra meaning that impunity has no accommodation anywhere, so Nigerians must learn to believe and practice the doctrine of the Rule of Law. I believe we shall overcome this if we remain within the confines and dictates of the laws of our country.
“As we celebrate Sallah, let’s remain law abiding citizens.”