By D Abraham Cooper Sr
December 9,2025
ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH – A firestorm of frustration is sweeping across Grand Gedeh County as the critical deadline for the National County Sports Meet rapidly approaches, with the County Steering Committee yet to name the official 25-man squad.
The protracted delay has triggered a tense outpouring of anger from citizens, who are now publicly demanding immediate accountability and transparency from local authorities.
Leadership Failures Slammed by Outraged Citizens
The simmering discontent has boiled over onto local radio and social media platforms, with residents delivering a sharp rebuke to the county’s sports structure.
The delay is being universally blamed on what is described as “poor leadership” and a stunning lack of urgency.
The finger of blame is being 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 caller stated, capturing the prevailing mood of disappointment.
Training Conditions Expose Minimal Support
Adding to the crisis, reports from community sources paint a grim picture of the team’s training environment.
The squad is reportedly training under austere conditions, with key figures alleging a shocking lack of basic necessities, including adequate drinking water.
This minimal support from local authorities has amplified broad, serious concerns about the team’s ability to compete effectively in the upcoming tournament.
Power Struggle Named as Core Obstacle
The leadership vacuum has intensified internal conflicts.
Specific allegations have been leveled against Venyea Konnah and Aries Dahn, who are accused by a critical segment of the citizenry of clinging to their positions within the county sports leadership.
Critics charge that their refusal to step aside has created corrosive internal divisions and crippled vital decision-making at the most crucial juncture of preparations.
Demand for Urgent Action: “Unity or Failure”
As the clock ticks down to kickoff, the citizens 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.
The county now awaits the long-overdue 25-man roster, with citizens stressing that the team’s performance on the national stage hinges not on talent, but on the ability of its leadership to immediately overcome this internal disarray.
