Dear You.
Mikel Obi speaks enough Grammar to pitch himself as “solution”. The same way Sunday Oliseh spoke enough words to get the job of the Super Eagles manager then.
Words.
Words.
Words.
They count.
Cos if you cant articulate the vision.
If you can’t communicate the mission.
You may not be able to solve the problem.
However, Words alone won’t cut it.
We need to test and see.
Mikel Obi has indicated interest to be the NFF President.
If I have my way, I will rather Micheal Emenalo gets it instead. That’s the man with the “words” and “works”.
He has done it with Chelsea. He has done it with Monaco. He is doing it with Saudi League.
The last time I mentioned his name. People dropped not so intelligent comments. One said, “will they pay him”?
As the NFF President he is the one to pay people.
The only logical questions is how can this be possible?
Nobody will give him unless he wants it. Mikel Obi desire to be the NFF Boss wont depend on a handover. The present President wont hand it over. The past President wont lobby for him. The circle wont open up to him. If he wants it, he will do the work.
There’s a work that must be done. The other easiest way would be President Tinubu. But is that what is on the President’s plate now? Football? No.
Michael Emenalo’s path to becoming NFF President begins with building strong relationships with the state FA chairmen, who are the real electoral power brokers. At the same time, he must secure the backing of key government figures, especially the Sports Minister and influential governors, because federal alignment heavily shapes NFF outcomes
To gain acceptance within the Nigerian football ecosystem, Emenalo needs to take on visible local roles; such as advisory positions, youth development initiatives, or NPFL partnerships. Alongside this, he should rally the support of ex-internationals, whose public influence can shift opinion and apply pressure on voting delegates.
He must develop a strong public narrative before declaring his intentions, positioning himself as a globally experienced Nigerian committed to reform and transparency. This narrative should be supported by a strategic Nigerian campaign team that understands local football politics and can manage alliances across regions.
To avoid being perceived as a foreign outsider, Emenalo must stay active in Nigeria: attending matches, engaging grassroots programs, and speaking directly to domestic football issues. At the same time, he must offer a practical and achievable manifesto that addresses youth development, NPFL structure, coaching pathways, and transparency.
Finally, Emenalo should only declare his candidacy after privately securing key votes, as NFF elections are decided long before the official ballot. Managing rivals and existing power blocs with diplomacy is crucial, ensuring his campaign stays positive, strategic, and coalition-focused.
And that also goes for Mikel Obi.
The politics, the PR, the works must be done.
Otherwise…
The rogues and misfits willing to do the politics and pretentious work gets the ticket.
It is what it is.
Emenalo can save our football. I believe in him.
Your PR Spotter
Ediale
PS: To get Emenalo interested is also a thing. Cos right now he isn’t job hunting or idel. Na jobs they rush am. If you raise a campaign he could pick the interest.