22 Sports Club Condemns Defamatory Remarks by MP Mohamed Ismail
The club has urged all parties to refrain from exploiting its name and reputation for political purposes and called for an end to actions that defame the organization.
Mohamed Ismail, Member of Parliament for the Vilimale' constituency.
22 Sports Club has condemned remarks made by Vilimale' MP Mohamed Ismail, stating that his comments were defamatory toward the club.
In a statement released by 22 Sports Club, the organization asserted that Mohamed Ismail has made defamatory remarks against them. The club specifically addressed and refuted allegations made by him on Facebook regarding the organization.
The club stated that it is not an organization that supports any specific political ideology or works to promote the interests of any particular political party. However, the club further noted that individual members retain the constitutional right to support any political ideology of their choosing.
The club emphasized its long-standing advocacy for land allocation, noting that government support in providing land to clubs and associations is vital for the development of the sports and social sectors. In its statement, the club acknowledged that it consistently seeks assistance from various stakeholders to facilitate its sporting tournaments and diverse activities. However, it expressed deep regret over instances where such support is later exploited for political gain and publicized. The club further noted that such actions undermine the prestige and integrity of the association.
The club has called for an end to the exploitation of its name and reputation for political purposes, urging all parties to refrain from activities that bring the organization into disrepute.
