I am eligible to vie for Gor top office, declares Rachier

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier now says he meets all the conditions set by the club’s 2019 constitution to vie for a final term as the chairman.

According to Rachier, the 2019 constitution, which was used in the 2020 elections, is clear on who can vie for the club’s top office, terming his candidature fit for a second-term bid

 ‘’Our constitution is very clear. It allows those who vied and won in the 2020 elections to vie for a second four-year term. I will present myself as a candidate for the top seat,’’ said Rachier.

In January 2025, the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ordered Gor Mahia to conduct a club election in 90 days, citing a breach of the constitution, which gave the current executive four years to serve.

In its findings, the court was satisfied that the current office had overstayed in office and hence ordered elections.

 The current office took mandate in August 2020, and the four-year term was due to expire on August 8 2024.

Bernard Agwera Omollo sued chairman Ambrose Rachier and his deputy Francis Wasuna, Secretary Sam Ocholla and treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo for failing to conduct elections within the constitutional timelines.

 According to Rachier, the club was ready to conduct elections last year before a member moved to court to seek injunctions.

‘’We had convened an AGM in September 2024 to plan for elections.

“Unfortunately, a member went to the SDT to challenge the office that was to discuss the way forward regarding elections.

“That is what caused the delay to date since the matter has been before court,’’ said Rachier.

The long-serving chairman further moved to court to seek more time before the elections could be conducted.

According to Rachier, conducting the elections within 90 days, as directed by the court, could interfere with their league programme since the season will still be active.

 ‘’I only went to court to request a postponement of the election dates to June. This allowed us to concentrate on our quest to win our 22nd title. The verdict will be out on March 11.’’

The chairman, however, says that should the court insist on the 90-day period pronounced in an earlier ruling, they will go ahead and hold elections.  

The current club treasurer, Dolphina Odhiambo, has also openly stated her desire to chair the record champions. She is against the current chairman’s quest to run one more time for the top seat.

‘’I am also vying. Not just vying but going for the chairman’s seat. Any other contender should feel free to join me at the ballot,’’ said Dolphins.

Rachier has been the chairman of Gor Mahia since his elec.tion in 2008. He has since won all the elections that have been conducted since then.