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By Anthony Nlebem.
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa and three other candidates will battle it out for the post of Confederation of African Athletics Region 2 President in an election taking place in Ghana on January 14.
The contestants are Vierin DeGon of Benin Republic, Tonobok Okowa (Nigeria), Tchanile Salifuo Falilatou (Togo), and Oually Sara (Senegal).
Okowa, who is the Chairman of Delta Sports Commission, was elected AFN President in 2021.
Okowa faces a tough task to beat three other challengers from Senegal, Togo and the Benin Republic to become the President of Africa Athletics Region 2.
Omatseye Nesiama, who is a board member of the AFN, is vying for the position of Auditor. Maria Wophill, also a board member of the AFN, is in the race to become a Council member.
Speaking about his chance of winning the election, Okowa said: “I am sure of winning the election because I have worked hard for it. The record of my achievements since I became the AFN President is also speaking for me.”
An official in the Nigerian delegation to Ghana for the election also said on Friday that Okowa is favoured to win.
“It is an election, and anything can still happen before voting starts (today). Maybe, one or two of the candidates can step down for Okowa based on his track records. I am optimistic he will win.”
Under the Africa Athletics Region 2, top African sprinters have emerged from its biennial, senior and U-20 competitions, including Nigeria’s Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma and Enoach Adegoke.
List of candidates for CAA Region 2 offices.
PRESIDENT
Vierin DeGon – Benin Republic
Tonobok Okowa – Nigeria
Tchanile Salifuo Falilatou – Togo
Oually Sara – Senegal
VICE PRESIDENT
Mullbah Zaza – Liberia
Alhaji Doodou Joof – Gambia
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Alio Oumarou – Niger
Alhaji Doudou joof – Gambia
AUDITOR
Omatseye Nesiama – Nigeria
Ousmani Camara – Guinea
MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP
Martin Bangura – Sierra Leone
Serekpe Augustine – Ivory Coast
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Sawadogo Missiri – Burkina Faso
COUNCIL MEMBER
Tchanile Salifou Falilatou – Togo
Aminata Keita – Mali
Oually Sara – Senegal
Maria Wormphil – Nigeria
Mullabah Zaza – Liberia
Kouami Jeannot Ivory – Coast
