Suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has broken his silence, dismissing the decision to remove him from office as “irregular, unlawful, and unconstitutional.”
In a strongly worded statement, Mohammed said he only learned of the purported National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting through media reports, arguing that proper procedures outlined in the FKF Constitution 2017 were not followed.
Mohammed insisted that the alleged April 24 NEC meeting did not meet the legal threshold required under FKF statutes.
Quoting Article 38 Clause 2 of the constitution, he explained that only the President has the authority to convene NEC meetings unless at least 50% of members formally request one.
According to him, no such request was made, nor did he convene any meeting.
“As such, any so-called decisions to suspend or remove any FKF member arising from that sitting is automatically null and void,” he stated.
The embattled FKF boss further referenced Article 42.7, which outlines the formal process required to remove a federation president.
He argued that these procedures were not followed, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the actions taken against him and other officials, including Dennis Gicheru and Abdullahi Yussuf Ibrahim.
While maintaining his innocence, Mohammed indicated he would limit his comments for now to avoid interfering with ongoing investigations into the alleged Ksh42 million CHAN funds scandal tied to the African Nations Championship.
He, however, promised to address the media more comprehensively as new developments emerge.
Message to Fans Ahead of Derby Clash
Despite the ongoing leadership crisis, Mohammed struck a conciliatory tone toward football fans, urging them to turn up peacefully for upcoming matches.
He specifically referenced the anticipated derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium, encouraging supporters to enjoy the game regardless of the result.
“We are here to make sure that we deliver quality football and quality management,” he said.
Mohammed’s response sets the stage for a looming legal and administrative battle within FKF, as questions intensify over governance.
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