Gor Mahia Treasurer Dolfina Odhiambo has strongly opposed Club Chairperson Ambrose Rachier’s proposed leadership model and his push for a joint Chair-Vice Chair ticket ahead of the club’s elections set for April 13.Dolfina, who has declared her candidacy for the chairmanship, criticized Rachier’s proposal, arguing that it goes against the club’s constitution, which was passed in 2019.She emphasized that any changes to the leadership structure can only be made through an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and must be approved by members.Speaking at a press conference on Monday, where he officially announced his re-election bid, Rachier suggested adopting a leadership structure similar to Kenya’s presidential system and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).##NAJAVA_MECA_8790145##However, his remarks were met with fierce opposition from Odhiambo, who dismissed them as a ploy to serve his personal interests.Odhiambo also distanced herself from a letter circulating online, which claimed she attended Rachier’s press briefing. She dismissed it as a forgery, stating that the signature on the letter was not hers.“I wish to remind Mr. Rachier that Gor Mahia’s constitution only allows for single-ticket leadership. Any changes must be made in a properly constituted AGM and approved by members. Mr. Rachier should not attempt to manipulate our laws to suit his personal ambitions,” she said.“I also saw some letters flying around with a strange signature claiming I attended meetings that I never did. If you check closely, that signature is not mine,” she asserted in an interview with Citizen Digital.Why Michael Olunga Football Academy appointed Charles Odera from shortlist of 5 coachesExplaining her decision to run for the top seat, Odhiambo said her candidacy is driven by a long-term vision for Gor Mahia.“My leadership is not just about today—it is about securing a brighter, stronger, and more sustainable future for Gor Mahia. I am intentional about where I want this club to be in the next five, 10, or 20 years. My experience has prepared me for this role, and I understand the challenges we face. More importantly, I have the solutions. My leadership will be built on integrity, inclusivity, and results,” she said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8789756##Odhiambo also raised concerns about the composition of the election committee, which will be chaired by Wahome Gichu. She questioned why the committee members had not been vetted as required by the club’s constitution.She particularly took issue with the inclusion of an individual who previously served as an electoral committee chair, terming it a clear conflict of interest.”I would even prefer that the Sports Registrar appoints a committee for us because right now, we have candidates acting as both players and referees in this election. How is that supposed to work?” she asked.Gor Mahia have OFFICIALLY unveiled their club management team.From Left to Right – Vice Chair: Francis Wasuna, Treasurer: Dolfina Odhiambo, Chairman: Ambrose Rachier, Secretary General: Sam Ochola. #KPL #JujaPrepDoesItAgain pic.twitter.com/0Q2aS4wJeI— vumaSPORT (@vumaSPORT) August 12, 2020 She also criticized the decision to hold the elections on the same day as the AGM, arguing that it raises serious logistical and transparency concerns.“These people should have been vetted at an AGM, but now they want to hold the elections on the same day. How is that even possible?” she questioned.Kenya yet to pay Ksh1.6 billion CHAN hosting fee to CAFGor Mahia treasurer Dolfina Odhiambo has announced her bid for the chairperson’s position at the club. Last month, the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ordered Gor Mahia to conduct elections within 90 days. The tribunal termed the current Executive Committee’s tenure unlawful… pic.twitter.com/SwtAk8gYjh— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) February 5, 2025
