Former FIFA International Referee Otis James has officially confirmed his candidacy for the Georgetown Football Association [GFA] Presidential post when the entity stages its Electoral Congress on Saturday, November 2nd.
The former Georgetown Referees Association and Beacons FC President confirmed his decision to run for the helm of the association during an exclusive interview.
He stated, “The reason for running for President is because the clubs are not getting the chance to play and I think I have the ability to bring back a stable environment to the GFA which has not occurred for several years, which will see football playing from the grassroots to senior level at both male and female section respectively.”
According to James, “I have a clear vision to take the GFA into the 21st century. I want to see football being played, I don’t care for the politics, and I know there will be stumbling blocks but we are willing to climb those hurdles as a team because we are football oriented. It is strange to be a part of a club and don’t witness football being played. All the members of the executive are part of clubs currently.”
James will lead a slate which comprises several executives and football enthusiasts and administrators from various clubs within the Georgetown realm.
The Vice-Presidents of his slate include Akram Sabree [Camptown], Clifton Adams [Eastveldt and Dirk Exeter [Pele]. The other members of the committee include General Secretary Faizal Khan [GFC], Treasurer Lomell Johnson [Black Pearl] and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Penny John [Wolves United].
He further said, “When you look around the General Council of the GFA, these are the persons who are there at all the meetings and are vibrant members in the association and always willing to volunteer their services in the development of the sport. These are the best persons to run football and have the capacity and ability to lead the association.”
