unfortunately lasted for less than 2 months after the FA President Isha Johansen opted to associate me with match fixers in Parliament, when questioned in a matter between the FA and The Ministry of Sports. An allegation she was quick to retract when asked for evidence and admitted she could not substantiate the allegations.
This led to more complications after she included my name in a list of alleged match fixers, and co signed the suspension with the Minister of Sports. An action devoid of due process and contrary to the principle of natural justice; which she admitted in subsequent weeks on a popular radio program, 98.1 democracy, that FIFA criticise her for not following appropriate procedures.
It was her evil intent to tarnish not only my image, but also that of others that ruined the well mediated peace compromise which the Honourable Minister of Public and Political Affairs had negotiated, and why I must confess Isha Johansen cannot be trusted and is not sincere in anything she does.
ASM: What is your assessment of the state of football in Sierra Leone at this crucial time?
RM: The situation in Sierra Leone today is terrible and unacceptable. It is reflected in what turned out to be our worst ever outcome for any major tournament, playing 6 games, with 5 loss and 1 draw.
But I once read a quote that said "compromise makes a good umbrella but a bad roof" and the consequence of the rigging and manipulation of the election is what has led to the current situation.
The fact is you cannot force a leader on the people. That leader will forever struggle to lead.
Compromise was forced with the wrong being addressed and as such it made a good umbrella at the time but over a period the roof has started pouring.
It is always going to be difficult to resolve until the wrong done prior to elections is corrected. There is no justice without redress.
ASM: How will you describe the present leadership of Sierra Leone’s football?
RM: In one word "POOR". The Present leadership violates the statutes and rules by dictates. Our association does not have an Executive President but an Executive Committee. The powers of the Presidency are limited and she must follow the directive of the Executive.
In contrast what she does is to dictate and it appears the membership are not willing to tolerate it any longer.
She refuses to convene the annual congress to account for her stewardship. She has failed to be accountable and transparent for the funds received over the last two years. She abuses her connections within the country and at FIFA to victimise
her opponents. She opts to use Gender for sympathy when everyone knows
Gender has never been an issue. She uses the international media to portray a solid image of herself at the expense of the country and other individuals and companies. She has no regard for the membership and refuses to recognise them as the members of congress and by extension owners of the association.