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Johnny too bad – There will be no rock for rescue

Apr 12, 2013 Sports

 

By Rawle Welch
When the signal is made to indicate the commencement of voting today in the Guyana Football Federation’s Electoral Congress, affilates who have the mandate to vote should put the interest of football first and not bother about fear of reprisal that held a firm grip on the sport for over two decades.
Much has been written about the four candidates vying for the Presidency, namely Ivan Persaud, Christopher Matthias, Alfred King and Aubrey Major. The day has now arrived for the selection of one of those four to manage the affairs of the country’s football.
Among the changes that many within the fraternity are hoping that a new executive will be prepared to effect are the restructuring of the current style of governance. Such a style was not entirely embraced. It demands constitutional reform- a feature critical to the rebuilding of confidence and fostering inclusivity; it demands the creation  of a comprehensive developmental plan that focuses on holistic progress from the youth level right up to the seniors; and improved relationship between stakeholders such as the Government and corporate community. The new executive must develop the habit to be  transparent and accountable.
The old regime clearly lacked the will to be accountable and accommodating. Aubrey Major, who has been an integral figure in the current setup that has racked up a debt burden of an estimated $50million, has been inflexible to appeals to give an account of the monies derived from the Mexico switch. His close association with the organisation that played a significant role leading up to the World Cup campaign is worthy of note.
Much has already been said about the undemocratic behaviour of the GFF of which he is a part, an entity that until this day still drives fear into the hearts of those who dare to oppose.
Today, the electorate must act in unison to rid the football community of individuals who are bent on self interest and on promoting cronyism.
Just as the lyrics of the reggae song ‘Johnny too Bad’ recorded by the group, Slickers, aptly said, ‘when you run to the rock for rescue, there will be no rock’. There should be no hiding place for those who govern by the iron fist and who resented the views of others.
The time for change has come and all those who are willing to give the young footballers at home a chance to reach the levels attained by a predominant overseas-based ‘Golden Jaguars’ must do the right thing and relieve the sport of the current oppressors.
It will also provide a new executive with the opportunity to instigate a forensic audit to undetstand the real issue with the non release of the financial agreement with the Mexico game and other related matters. As the saying goes, ‘every long rope has an end’. This rope has reached its end.

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