CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has dismissed allegations of poor governance within African football’s governing body.
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Almost a year ago, news emerged that the organisation’s general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, had been accused of “creating a stressful, unethical and unprofessional environment within the CAF administration,” as well as of using “inappropriate language” in communication between various departments.
As a result, a lengthy investigation was launched into the alleged governance breaches within the organisation’s secretariat.
This past weekend, ahead of the opening of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, CAF held an Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco. While the main agenda item was a proposed eight-year, billion-dollar marketing contract expected to generate significant revenue, Motsepe addressed the previously reported allegations in a press conference.
The South African businessman threw his support behind Mosengo-Omba following what appears to be the conclusion of the inquiry.
“No one is above the law. An independent investigation was carried out and its results are clear. I have never doubted Veron's integrity,” Motsepe said, as per Afrik Foot.
“I am proud that the conclusion (of the Joint Commission of Inquiry) is that there was no wrongdoing. Nothing inappropriate was found against Veron. 70% of the issues raised in the report were interpersonal conflicts and gossip.”
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"There is room for improvement in governance and Judge Damaseb (of Namibia) and the audit firm PwC will examine governance reform and improvements,” the ex-Mamelodi Sundowns chairman added.
