Mustapha Berraf, the president of the Algerian Olympic Committee (COA), did not remain without reaction to the reading of our article on the conditions, and especially reactions, of his re-election at the head of the organization. He sent us the following details: “You are leading us to believe that the COA elections on May 27 were tainted by suspicion, while all the media participated from the 1st to the last second in this election, broadcast live on all the
TV channels. The score of 80 to 45 is unambiguous and cannot lead to any confusion since all members voted live, signed the attendance sheets and no appeal was recorded by the commission chaired by Mr. Mustapha. Larfaoui, honorary member of the IOC and president
of honor of the International Swimming Federation. The election and counting having taken place in accordance with the Olympic Charter, the protesters reacted following the defeat of their candidate, putting aside the rules of ethics and fair play. As for Fatima-Zohra Oukazi, I bring to your attention that she has clarified by confirming that no irregularity was committed and that the elections took place in total
transparency and a climate of fairness. »
