Is Insubordination rife within the GFA?

Feb 17, 2013 Sports

Dear Sir,
While it’s definitely not my intention for this letter to be construed as an attack on the character of anyone, nevertheless it remains my firm and humble opinion, that ahead of the Guyana Football Federation’s Ordinary Congress, including the Elections of Office Bearers, that FIFA’s mandate entails no later than April 19, 2013, the Georgetown Football Association, should convene an emergency General Council Meeting to deal specifically with candidates of its choice, for the respective positions to be contested within the GFF’s executive. And as a matter of fact, this measure should be extended to all associations and affiliates of the GFF, wherein the specifics in relation to convening the meeting shall be the only item on the agenda up for discussion.
So, in actuality only clubs in good standing with its respective association will be allowed to deliberate and at the conclusion a common consensus would be arrived at towards a candidate or candidates of their choice to be nominated or seconded.
Editor, this now brings me to the pertinent point, in relation to the above caption, whereby from an indication emanating from a specific executive/club, Hon. Secretary, GFA, Christopher Matthias is the preferred choice out of the GFA, as the presidential nominee for the GFF’s presidency.
Editor, this I find to be extremely alarming since the individual over the last 2 years was and continues to be a subordinate of the GFA’s president, Vernon Burnett. With two Asst. Secretaries positions to be contested in the GFF’s Elections of Office Bearers, wouldn’t it have been more prudent for Matthias to contest one of the two positions, while allowing the GFA to support a worthwhile individual for the presidency? Has it dawned upon the thoughts of anyone that should Matthias accede to the presidency, Burnett would become his subordinate? Does this confirm to the norms of protocol?
Finally, in the run up to the Elections of Office Bearers, which would entail extensive campaigning, to the extent that Matthias may be called upon to address General Councils of different associations upon short notice, would this affect his work as Hon. Secretary, GFA? Would he step down in pursuit of his presidential aspirations, should the race become close? What would become more interesting is, if Matthias receives overwhelming support for another position, would he accede, or would he indicate his utmost interest in the presidency only? Nevertheless, best of luck Chris in your endeavors!
Lester Sealey.

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