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However, we do not want that kind of winner takes all politics in our sports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope we will not have cases that will cripple and hurt our sports as we had with some federations in the past.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have no vested interests, and we are not imposing candidates on any federation. We will be observers alongside the Nigeria Olympic Committee. The electoral and appeals committees have credible persons on board to ensure all processes are transparent, free and fair.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to trust the process and have a bigger interest in sports in our hearts. All the processes for redress for those who may feel aggrieved have been spelt out. I believe if they are followed, we will have sports federations elections we will all be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The elections are billed to hold on September 30<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minister of youths and sports, Sunday Dare has vowed that there would be a level playing ground for all contestants at the upcoming elections into the National Sports Federations (NSF) boards. The assurance was given by the minister via a statement on Monday after dissolving boards of all federations in June. 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