Converting Gor Mahia Football Club to a Public Liability Company will be a key agenda in the Annual General Meeting set for September 7.Gor, alongside their sworn rivals AFC Leopards, have for a long time been implored to go the commercial way, allowing the outfit to be listed on the stock exchange and members owning shares. The proposal has faced significant challenges and resistance but there appears to be light at the end of the Gor tunnel following it’s listing as one of the agendas for the AGM.##NAJAVA_MECA_9518##Besides seeking to change the ownership model, the meeting will aim to set dates for the elections that are already subject for discussion in football circles. Last year, long-serving club chairman Ambrose Rachier said that he was ineligible for re-election having exhausted the term limits stipulated in the club constitution. Bendeka ready to fill ‘big shoes’ at Gor MahiaLast month, the Sports Registrar reminded Gor officials who have been in office for two terms will not be allowed to contest in the elections. “To discuss and if approved adopt a motion to convert the club into a Public Liability Company. To set date for elections of members of the executive committee and members of the board of trustees,” read the notice signed by club Secretary General Samuel Ochola.Should Gor members succeed in changing the model, the club will likely attract external investments just like their Tanzanian counterparts; Simba and Yanga. Gor Mahia ask fans to be patient with Brazilian head coach after shaky startApart the two items, members will deliberate on minutes of the past meeting, chairman’s report among others.”Only those persons who are registered and duly paid up will be allowed to attend the AGM and participate in the deliberations. The agenda for the meeting shall be: To confirm the minutes for the last AGM and discuss matters arising therefrom,” added the notice.
