Despite his emergence as the acting President of the Federation of International Football Association, the body’s Vice President, Alhaji Issa Hayatou, has said he would not run for the presidency of the world’s football governing body.
Hayatou made his position known on Thursday shortly after his emergence as the acting president.
He was named the acting president following the suspension of the President, Sepp Blatter.
Also suspended along with Blatter for 90 days was the Secretary General, Jerome Valcke.
The presidential election is due on February 26, 2016.
Hayatou, in his statement on Thursday, promised to dedicate himself to the growth of world football in his short stay at the helm of affairs.
He said: “Today, amid extraordinary circumstances, I have assumed the office of FIFA President pursuant to Article 32 (6) of the FIFA Statutes. I will serve only on an interim basis. A new President will be chosen by the Extraordinary Congress on 26 February 2016. I myself will not be a candidate for that position.
“Until the Extraordinary Congress, I pledge that I will dedicate my best efforts to the organization, the member associations, our employees, our valued partners, and football fans everywhere. FIFA remains committed to the reform process, which is critical to reclaiming public trust. We will also continue to cooperate fully with authorities and follow the internal investigation wherever it leads.
“Football has never enjoyed greater support throughout the world, and that is something everyone associated with FIFA should be proud of.”
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