Controversy Erupts as AFC Leopards Maintain Election Date Despite Official Cancellation

AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda (left) and Sports Registrar Rose Wasike.

Controversy Erupts as AFC Leopards Maintain Election Date Despite Official Cancellation

Abigael Wafula 20:13 - 09.06.2025

Despite a directive from the Sports Registrar to cancel the elections, AFC Leopards remain firm on holding their June 29 polls.

AFC Leopards have maintained their decision to hold the elections on Sunday, June 29, despite being cancelled by the Sports Registrar, Rose Wasike.

In a press statement released on Sunday, June 8, AFC Leopards noted that, following Article 10.3 of the Club constitution, they will hold the special general meeting at the Stadion Hotel Ballroom, located at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

AFC Leopards: Elections of the National Office Bearers

Dan Shikanda and Rose Wasike.
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda (left) has differed with Sports Registrar Rose Wasike over the club's elections.

AFC Leopards revealed that the main reason behind the SGM will be to elect the new National Executive Committee members.

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The press statement highlighted that the elections will be held for the positions of the chairman, secretary general and treasurer, and members will be in a position to vote for their new leaders.

“The election of the office bearers of this club shall be by the secret ballot at a Special General Meeting to be held 90 days after the Annual General Meeting of the election year,” the statement read in part.

AFC Leopards previously announced that the club’s National Executive Committee has already formed the Election Management Group (EMG).

The EMG has since developed a comprehensive election roadmap and set clear timelines to guide both members and aspirants throughout the entire electoral process.

Sports Registrar Allegedly Cancelled the Elections

Sports Registrar Rose Wasike. Sports Registrar Rose Wasike
Sports Registrar Rose Wasike.

According to reports, the Sports Registrar, Rose Wasike, had officially cancelled the AFC Leopards elections.

The elections were reportedly rescheduled for June 2026 to align with the conclusion of the current executive committee’s four-year term under Chairman Dan Shikanda.

The cancellation comes unexpectedly, just as preparations for the elections were underway. The polls were anticipated to usher in a new chairperson following Shikanda’s election to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive Committee (NEC) as Nairobi’s representative in December 2024.

The Sports Registrar halted the process, noting that the club’s constitutional timeline does not meet the expected standards.

“The Sports Registrar has officially cancelled AFC Leopards’ elections that were scheduled for June 29,” a post by @TeyaKevin stated.

There is no clear way forward on whether elections will be held this year or will have to wait until 2026 for fans to select new leaders.

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