Ivorian FA suspends presidential elections after Didier Drogba’s application is validated
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has withheld its upcoming presidential elections which had been set for September 5, citing “serious shortcomings” in the electoral process according to our corespondent, Jean Grande.
FIF took the decision just days after one of the candidates in the race, Didier Drogba had his application validated by the Federation’s electoral body.
It had been doubtful that Drogba’s application would be accepted, with concerns raised over whether he could meet the election requirements.
The Ivory Coast Footballers Association (AFI), one of the five main interest groups in Ivorian football had refused to endorse his candidacy, drawing a suspension from FIFPro.
However, Drogba’s application was controversially accepted after he got the endorsements of three Ivorian Ligue 1 clubs, two Ligue 2 clubs, two Championnat Division 3 clubs and an interest group (referees).
A new Extraordinary General Assembly has been set for August 29 where a new electoral body will be convened and a new date will be set for the elections in Abidjan.
The statement concluded that the Executive Committee of FIF will ensure that the electoral processes adhere to the statutes of FIF, CAF, and FIFA.
Story By: Jean Grande
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