Flory Mapamboli has officially resigned as interim president of AS Vita Club, effective immediately. In a letter to the members of the General Assembly, he cited his desire to preserve the future of the club and allow the team to focus on its sporting objectives. Mapamboli's resignation comes amid a leadership crisis, with disagreements over the legitimacy of the club's direction and his opposition to Sylvestre Makambo.
The crisis at AS Vita Club has been ongoing for several weeks, with Mapamboli previously affirming his commitment to the club. On September 26, he stated that he was not there to resign and would maintain his committee until a new elected leadership team was installed. However, he later opened the door to a potential withdrawal, provided it would preserve the club's unity and adhere to its statutes.
Mapamboli's resignation is linked to a disputed meeting on September 18, which he claims was not conducted in accordance with the club's statutes and internal regulations. He also alleges that the minutes of the meeting contain falsified signatures of sports administration officials. However, these accusations do not provide conclusive evidence of falsification.
The leadership crisis has had repercussions on the club's sporting calendar. The match between AS V.Club and FC Renaissance du Congo, scheduled for October 21, has been postponed. The Ministry of Sports and Leisure requested the postponement, and the Ligue nationale de football (Linafoot) confirmed the report.
The intervention of the sports authorities aims to resolve the crisis. The Ministry of Sports and Leisure, led by Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga, has been involved in attempts to find a solution. The postponement of the match is part of these efforts, with a new date to be announced later.
Mapamboli's resignation does not imply recognition of Sylvestre Makambo's legitimacy, and he refuses to designate a successor. He calls on the club's supporters to remain calm and avoid threats, insults, and acts of violence. The situation remains uncertain, with the future of the club's governance yet to be determined.
The crisis at AS Vita Club highlights the challenges facing the club, with a process of elections and conciliation attempts ongoing. Despite these efforts, differences over the club's direction have not been resolved. The club's supporters and members will be watching closely to see if Mapamboli's resignation will help to relaunch dialogue and bring the different parties closer together.
Key points
- Flory Mapamboli resigns as interim president of AS Vita Club amid leadership crisis.
- The crisis is linked to disagreements over the legitimacy of Sylvestre Makambo's direction.
- The situation remains uncertain, with the future of the club's governance yet to be determined.
