Ghani delays MFL exit to ensure smooth leadership transition
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan's decision to remain Malaysian Football League (MFL) president until the end of this month has created an unusual overlap between the two most powerful positions in Malaysian football.
Malaysian Football League (MFL) president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan has decided to extend his tenure until the end of the month, despite taking on the role of Malaysian Football Association (FAM) president, in order to ensure a smooth leadership transition. This unusual overlap has raised questions regarding the application of the FAM statutes and conflict-of-interest principles.
Ghani stated that he will relinquish the MFL presidency after 12 days, but not immediately, to focus on ensuring the league runs smoothly. The temporary overlap is significant as Article 33(2) of the FAM statutes designates the sitting MFL president as FAM's vice-president 2 (VP2), and with Ghani in both positions, the arrangement raises questions over how Article 33(2) applies during the transition period.
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