By Nasiru Ibrahim
Wikki Tourists Supporters’ Association in Bauchi has elected new executives to strengthen its activities and sustain support for the state-owned football club.
The election, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, Garba Umar Babari emerged Chairman with 277 votes to defeat Adamu Ahmed, who secured 83 votes.
Other elected executives include Sani Sale, Organising Secretary with 295 votes; Mustapha Aminu Kawu as Assistant Secretary with 290 votes; and Muhammad Bello as Provost with 281 votes.
Bashir Muhammad Bello, Assistant Organising Secretary with 259 votes; while Abdulmajid Sama’ila Garam Audu emerged as Financial Secretary with 244 votes.
Haladu Musa Controller, Youth Leader with 236 votes; while Jennifer Emmanuel Wamu emerged Women’s Leader, pledging to mobilise more women to participate actively in the association’s activities.
Radio Nigeria Globe FM Bauchi reports that the election was supervised by the Electoral Committee Chairman, Yahaya Abdulkarim, and witnessed by the Bauchi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Bashir Ya’u.
The Commissioner, Bashir Ya’u commended members for conducting a peaceful and orderly election, describing the supporters’ association as an important pillar of Wikki Tourists Football Club.
He said supporters’ commitment and encouragement were essential to motivating the team and promoting its success.
In his acceptance remarks, the newly elected Chairman thanked members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work with other elected executives to strengthen the association and support the progress of Wikki Tourists FC.
He also appreciated the Bauchi State Governor for his continued support for the club and appealed to the state government to provide the association with a utility vehicle to address logistical challenges and facilitate its activities smoothly.