NGF president calls for calm amid IBB Golf Club closure

The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, on Monday, appealed for calm following the closure of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, a major recreational and tourist attraction in Abuja, was sealed off on Saturday due to an internal leadership dispute.

It was also gathered that the closure was linked to a power struggle, allegedly fueled by influential figures attempting to disrupt a scheduled extraordinary general meeting on the same day.

Reacting to the issue in a statement, Runsewe appealed to the public to be calm, adding that it was a family issue that would be resolved soon.

Runsewe reassured the public that the matter would be resolved soon, emphasizing that the dispute remained a family issue within the club.

He said the NGF was aware that the closure had caused concerns among its members and the golfing community, adding that the situation was being monitored and would be addressed shortly.

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Runsewe said: “In view of the recent development at the IBB International Golf Club, Abuja, I want to assure everyone that the issue will be resolved soon. IBB Golf Club is a family, and therefore, there is no issue that can not be resolved.

“The NGF under my leadership has handled several other similar issues in Kano, Ekiti, and Yola, and I really want to assure everyone that this will not be an exception.”

Runsewe also urged all stakeholders to refrain from making inflammatory public statements that could escalate tensions.

He assured members that the presence of DSS operatives signaled that the situation was being managed effectively.