Andy’s Threat



It appears that LFA President Izetta Wesley’s recent letter addressed to football stakeholders in the country continues to raise serious concern as the Vice President of Watanga FC, Andy Quamie, has threatened to inform world football governing body FIFA to stop all financial support to Liberia.

Mr. Quamie said the LFA Boss’ December 8 letter to stakeholders has demonstrated her unwillingness to the meet with the group.

The Watanga Senior Vice President, who is a member of the Stakeholders Committee, said the action of the LFA President is a complete disrespect and stressed the need for FIFA to intervene immediately to put the issue to rest.

Mr. Qaumie said apart of plans to write the world football governing body, stakeholders were planning to boycott the Liberia Football Association December 23, closing program at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in Monrovia.

“This is not the first time the LFA President has refused to meet with us, so informing FIFA was the best solution because time is running out”, said Mr. Quamie.

Meanwhile the LFA Boss has denied refusing to meet with stakeholders, but said a new date for the meeting is being worked.

In her letter dated December 8, 2006 and addressed to the Stakeholders Committee Chairman, Wallace Weiah, the LFA boss acknowledged receipt of the request for a meeting, but regretted that she was indisposed to meet with them on the scheduled date. Madam then promised to meet with them at her own convenience time.

At the same time, reports gathered by The Analyst say the LFA President is meeting with club Presidents ahead of a new date for the stakeholders meeting in Monrovia. In a related development, stakeholders are expected to meet this Saturday December 16, at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS).

Stakeholders Committee Chairman, Wallace G. Weiah, said Saturday’s meeting is intended to reach a consensus on the failed December 9 meeting.

It can be recalled that the Vice President for Operation of the Liberia Football Association, Adolph Lawrence, recently revealed that the association was faced with host of problems, which had impeded progress of football in the country.