Grand Gedeh Sports Crisis Threatens County Meet Hopes

By: D Abraham Cooper Sr.| Grand Gedeh Correspondent

Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh|Tuesday, December 9, 2025|A massive wave of public outrage is crashing down on Grand Gedeh County authorities following a “shameful delay” in naming the official 25-man squad for the imminent National County Sports Meet.

With the tournament deadline rapidly approaching, the County Steering Committee’s protracted inaction has triggered a political firestorm, with citizens demanding immediate accountability and transparency.

Leadership Failures Slammed by Outraged Citizens

The brewing discontent has boiled over into open public discourse on local radio and social media. Residents are delivering a sharp and unified rebuke to the county’s sports structure, universally blaming the crisis on “poor leadership” and a critical lack of urgency.

The finger of blame is pointed directly at the Superintendent’s alleged inaction, which critics argue has created entirely avoidable preparatory setbacks.

“We are watching our chances slip away because of incompetence at the top,” one furious caller stated, perfectly encapsulating the widespread disappointment.

Training Conditions Expose Minimal Support

Adding to the preparations crisis are alarming reports concerning the team’s training environment. Community sources paint a grim picture, alleging the squad is training under austere and unacceptable conditions. Key figures within the sports community allege a shocking lack of basic necessities, including adequate drinking water, the absence of sporting equipment and accessories confirming minimal support from local authorities.

This critical shortfall has amplified serious concerns about the team’s ability to compete effectively on the national stage.

Power Struggle Named as Core Obstacle

The leadership vacuum has reportedly intensified corrosive internal conflicts. Specific allegations have been leveled against individuals identified as Veah A. Konneh and Aries Diahn.

 A critical segment of the citizenry accuses them of clinging to their positions within the county sports leadership, charging that their alleged refusal to step aside has crippled vital decision-making at the most crucial juncture of preparations.

Demand for Urgent Action: “Unity or Failure”

As the clock ticks down to the official kickoff, the people of Grand Gedeh are issuing an uncompromising demand for urgent coordination, unity, and absolute transparency.

The prevailing sentiment is that only an immediate, decisive intervention by the Steering Committee and top county officials can rescue the preparation effort and restore public confidence in the county’s preparation before the official commencement of the 2025 National County Sport Competition. 

The county now anxiously awaits the long-overdue 25-man roster. Citizens are stressing that the team’s success on the national stage hinges not only on raw talent, but on the leadership’s immediate ability to overcome this destructive internal disarray.