Jalgos Sports and Social Club faces uncertain future
A sports and social club for the city’s Caribbean community looks set for closure. The Jalgos Sports and Social Club closed the doors on Monday 2 December. Dating back to […]
Dating back to the 1960s the club has been at the heart of the Preston Caribbean community for decades and is Lancashire’s longest-running Caribbean social club.
A special meeting has been called of members to discuss a way forward for the club in Rose Street.
A statement from the Jalgos Sports and Social Club said: “As from tonight Monday 2nd December 2024 Jalgos Sports and Social Club will be closed.
“It is with deep regret that Donna and Judith have decided to resign from their positions as chair and secretary of Jalgos Sports and Social Club with immediate effect.
“There will be a special members meeting on Sunday 15th December at 2pm.
“Thank you all for your past support.”
In 2010 the club was threatened with demolition as part of the ill-fated Tithebarn scheme but a campaign to save it was successful.
Preston MP Mark Hendrick with members of the Jalgos Sports and Social Club pictured in 2010
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<h2>The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has officially declared Kennedy Iyere as the party's flagbearer for the forthcoming <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/edo-governorship-election/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Edo Gubernatorial election.</a></h2>
<p><strong> Naija News</strong> reports that this announcement followed claims made by <strong>Bright Enabulele,</strong> who 'falsely' asserted his candidacy.</p>
<p>The deputy governorship candidate is said to have caused a commotion within the party by presenting himself as the governorship candidate.</p>
<p>The party leadership promptly intervened to clarify the situation, confirming Iyere as the rightful candidate after his victory in the primary election on February 17, 2024.</p>
<p>In a statement released on Thursday (today), the party verified that Iyere's candidacy is duly registered on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, with Enabulele listed as his running mate.</p>
<p>The National Chairman of the Accord Party, <strong>Barr Maxwell Mgbudem,</strong> expressed his apprehension regarding the confusion.</p>
<p>He emphasized,<i> “The dissemination of incorrect information, especially regarding something as significant as the governorship candidacy, is unacceptable. We must maintain the integrity of our democratic processes.”</i></p>
<p>The party chieftain also called for unity and truthfulness in political discourse.</p>
<p><em>“In these critical times, it is paramount that we present a united front to the voters. We must ensure that the information we share is accurate and truthful,”</em> Mgbudem added.</p>
<p>In an official statement, the National Publicity Secretary of the Accord Party, Hon. Joseph Omorogbe, further denounced Enabulele’s claims.</p>
<p><em>“We are committed to upholding the democratic values of our party and the nation. We urge all concerned to disregard the erroneous claim,”</em> Vanguard quoted the statement saying.</p>
<p>Omorogbe restated the party's position and urged all members and the general public to rally behind Kennedy Iyere, the officially nominated gubernatorial candidate, as they prepare for the upcoming elections.</p>
<p>Additionally, the party emphasized the importance of political figures upholding ethical principles and exercising caution in their public declarations to avoid any misunderstandings or tensions in the political sphere.</p>
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