Things fall further apart at Gunners as committee deserts
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 | 950 Views |
The club's administration has been left threadbare after the recent departure of secretary-general, Benson Mere resigned on Thursday. The assistant secretary-general post has been vacant and public relations officer, Ishmael Monkutlwatsi has also quit. “Yes, our chairman resigned yesterday. This follows the resignation of our secretary-general, assistant secretary-general and public relations officer,” welfare manager, Mpho Nkadimang said.
The void left by the committee members means vice chairperson, Bonno Ngwamotsoko takes charge. Ngwamotsoko briefly left the club last month before he was convinced to stay on. The developments have seen the club call for an emergency executive committee meeting today to deliberate on the way forward.
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