Mariga’s faction reveals next move after FKF ouster

FKF vice president McDonald Mariga and six officials allied to him have revealed their next move after being expelled from the National Executive Committee (NEC) at Saturday's Special General Meeting (SGM).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe seven have lamented being denied a fair hearing despite having formally been summoned to the gathering.The officials, who travelled to Meru for the meeting, were left outside the premises as FKF President Hussein Mohammed presided over the proceedings behind closed doors.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095254##A heavy police presence, including officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), prevented the group from accessing the venue, with the situation eventually escalating into a tense confrontation that saw police deploy tear gas.Addressing the media after being denied entry, suspended Nairobi representative Daniel Shikanda questioned why he was summoned to answer allegations against him only to be denied an opportunity to defend himself."I received a summon to attend this SGM and came all the way to Meru because I wanted to respond to the allegations against me. Mariga, six others ousted at chaotic FKF SGM in MeruUnfortunately, we have been locked out. If you summon someone to defend themselves and then deny them that opportunity, where is the justice?" he posed.The excluded officials maintained that they had sought adequate security arrangements to ensure the meeting proceeded peacefully and without interference."We had requested security to enable us to attend the SGM peacefully and have an impartial process. But we have been locked out, and there are goons surrounding us. That is why we are standing outside," one of the officials lamented.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101473##Their frustration was largely centred on what they described as a denial of their constitutional right to be heard, particularly given that the meeting was expected to deliberate on their positions within the federation and allegations of constitutional breaches.The group further disputed the legitimacy of the proceedings and said that their supporters among the FKF Congress had been sidelined from a process whose outcome could significantly affect the federation's leadership.While the meeting reportedly secured 65 votes in favour of expelling the dissenting officials, the excluded faction claimed to command the backing of 56 legitimate delegatesAFC Leopards chairman Ambani explains his single vote against Mariga's ousterVincent Nyasani, who maintains that he is the duly designated chairman of the FKF Congress, described the developments as an unfortunate moment for Kenyan football.He said legitimate club and branch representatives had been denied an opportunity to participate in decisions affecting the federation.Despite the confrontation and their exclusion from the meeting, the officials indicated that they would not immediately take further action, opting instead to review the FKF constitution and seek legal advice on their next move.Mara Sugar sweeten decent league start by handing Migori Youth maiden defeat"We have accepted what has happened today, but that does not mean the matter ends here. We will go back, study the constitution, and seek legal guidance on the way forward. We came here to be heard, and the constitution guarantees us the right to a fair hearing," the faction declared.

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