Pastor Idah Peterside has congratulated President-elect of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau on his victory after the election Sports247 reports.
Peterside had just one vote in the initial voting round and lost the run off to Gusau 39 votes to 1 and he stated he came to prove a point afterwards.
“Congratulations to Ibrahim Gusau. The truth is that I understand the politics. People make promises with hope,” he said.
“I came from outside to prove a point. I will be back next four years. The election cost me 15-20 million naira,” he added.
Pastor Peterside remained steadfast in his fight to have an expanded congress whilst also stating the process of the election was good.
“We won’t stop until the Congress is expanded. When we expand the Congress it will be a level playing ground. The process today wasn’t bad,” Peterside stated.
“My life goes on. I have work to do at SuperSport. I am also a Pastor. I will be the NFF President. I will also be ready to offer my support to Gusau if he deems me worthy of such”, he concluded.
