Long-serving Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has secured yet another term at the helm of the Kenyan giants after being the only candidate cleared by the electoral board.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a statement released by the Gor Mahia Electoral Board and signed by its chair Githuu Wahome on Tuesday, 8 April, the board announced that only the veteran lawyer was cleared for the chairmanship position and, therefore, will not have a competitor in the upcoming club elections.Benni McCarthy on the difference between Kenyan and South African playersApart from Rachier, the vice chairperson position also attracted one candidate, Victor Omondi who will also take over the office unopposed. Lawyer Francis Wasuna, who is the current Vice Chairperson, did not apply.However, the position of Secretary General will see candidates battle out for the lucrative office. Incumbent and media mogul Sam Ocholla is seeking a second and final term.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842546##To achieve a second term, Ocholla will have to beat Nicanor Arum and renowned musician and radio personality Joseph Ogidi Oyoo alias Gidi Gidi of the popular song Unbwogable and radio show Patanisho.Ocholla will be banking on his experience and networks as the incumbent, as well as his financial muscle, while his main challenger, Gidi Gidi is coming with the promise of fresh progressive ideas as well a passion, tracing his lineage to Luo hero Gor Mahia, whom the club is named after.Shabana FC respond to calls to host high stakes Gor Mahia clash in NairobiThe office of the Honorary Treasurer has attracted two candidates, Gerphas Okuku Ogolla and Phillip Nyakwana.Okuku is currently a member of the Gor Mahia Executive Committee and will be banking on his established networks to win the treasury position.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842567##Incumbent Dolfina Odhiambo was eyeing the chairperson position but did not apply and had an active matter in court, protesting the nomination fees set by the board.Should Rachier assume the chairman position, he will be taking charge for another four years, adding to the 17 years that he has been at the helm.
