Gor Mahia Treasurer Dolfina Odhiambo joins Chairmanship race, trains her guns on Rachier

Gor Mahia FC Treasurer Dolfina Odhiambo has opposed Club chairperson Ambrose Rachier`s proposed leadership model and the joint ticket of Chair- Vice Chair as the club heads to the  polls set for April13

Dolfina who is aiming to be the new club chief will at the same time be challenging Rachier for the Chairmanship position.

She stated that the Gor constitution, passed in 2019, only provides for single tickets and that amendments of that matter can only be made during an Annual General Meeting, duly constituted and passed by members.

At a press conference on Monday where he announced his re-election bid, Rachier had suggested a leadership model akin to the country’s presidency and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), but it was met by a strong opposition from Odhiambo who termed it a selfish motive, that only seeks to satisfy the chair.

 She claimed that her absence from the Monday briefing is because she was not invited, terming it “unfortunate to see letters bearing a false signature purported to be hers”.

“I wish to remind Mr. Rachier[Ambrose]  that Gor Mahia’s constitution only provides for a single ticket. Any changes can only be made at an AGM and passed by members. Mr. Rachier should not try to mutilate our laws for his selfish ambitions,” she said.

“I saw some letters flying around with a strange signature on my name, claiming I was present at meetings I never attended. If you check keenly, that signature does not belong to me,” she asserted.

On why she chose to join the leadership contest, Odhiambo stated that she is intentional on where she wants Gor Mahia to be in the next five, 10 or 20 years and her candidacy is not just about today, but rather a focus on securing a brighter, stronger and more sustainable future.

'My experience has prepared me to take Gor Mahia to the next level. I understand the challenges we face but more importantly, I have the solutions. My leadership will be built on integrity, inclusivity and results. "

At the same time, she expressed dissatisfaction with the electoral committee to be chaired by Mr. Wahome Gichu questioning why the said committee did not get vetted as required by the constitution especially the inclusion of a member who has once served as an electoral committee chair making them a conflict of interest. She challenged the election date being set the same day as the AGM and wondered how that is supposed to work.

"I would even prefer, the Sports Registrar to give us a committee, because you can imagine, you are a candidate but at the same time the referee, how does that work? These people should have been vetted at an AGM, but again the AGM and the election are on the same day."