REVEALED: How Ahmed Fresh Survived Palace Coup From His Kinsmen
By Wale Ajayi ....Hatred, envy and backstabbing from trusted friends almost cost Fresh a third term ambition.... He is a man of the people, a friend of the media, a cheerful giver, an easy going politician, a fearless administrator and a role model to many emerging F.A chairmen especially in the Northern part of Nigeria, where his growing profile and influence has seriously touched the lives of many who love to associate with the lion of the Niger. Three days to the NFF elective congress, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh was expected by many, to easily scale the hurdle presented by the sudden emergence of Kwara state FA chairman, Busari Ishola who resisted every temptation to withdraw, to give the two incumbents, Ahmed Fresh and Hon.Yahaya Kwanda a run for their money. One week to the polls, Fresh and Kwande had heaved a sigh of relief, when FCT FA chairman, Musa Talle pulled out of the race for no particular reasons. Talle's decision meant, the race for two slots in the North ...