Wanderers vice-chair resigns

Mighty Wanderers vice-chairperson Francis Shaba has resigned.

In an interview on Tuesday, Shaba confirmed his resignation saying his tenure ended on Saturday and he thought it wise to leave the stage.

“I was elected in 2010 and was mandated to serve for two years. The current executive committee’s term ended on Saturday, that was when I resigned. When your time expires, the normal thing to do is to step down. I have already communicated to the executive committee,” said Shaba.

He said he will not seek re-election at the next Wanderers annual general meeting (AGM).

“I think I have done my part in serving Wanderers. Others should do their part too. I will remain a Mighty Wanderers FC supporter,” said Shaba.

Wanderers general secretary David Kanyenda confirmed Shaba’s resignation, but said he did it informally.

“I was communicated of his resignation by the chairperson (Gift Mkandawire). Mr Shaba sent him a text message informing him of his resignation. It is kind of an informal communication. We have no problems with him. It is his decision,” said Kanyenda.

While acknowledging that their term of office has expired, Kanyenda said they are yet to discuss the date for the next elections.

“Our focus now is to make sure the team continues winning its games. The issue of the AGM has not been discussed yet,” said Kanyenda.

The club’s supporters committee chairperson Yona Malunga expressed dismay and shock at Shaba’s resignation.

“He (Shaba) was a person who contributed a lot towards the welfare of the club. I am shocked at his resignation. We were together in Balaka last Saturday, but he did not say anything. We will try to persuade him to seek re-election,” said Malunga in a telephone interview from Blantyre on Tuesday.

He said they will hold a meeting this week with the executive committee to discuss the issue of elections.

“It is true that the current executive’s term of office has expired and there is indeed urgent need to hold an AGM and plan for elections. We are meeting the executive committee on this issue this week,” he said.