June 1, 2021
Albert Baron Ansu
Yesterday the hint came from nowhere indicating that incumbent Sierra Leone Football Association President Isha Johansen has backed out of the pending elections. It was whatsapp post from a nondescript source.
In the absence of an official release to authenticate the claim, we tried to contact people close to Isha Johansen but no luck to get a word on the issue.
The Sierra Leone Premier League Update is a page on social media facebook page that carried a teaser: Rumours have it that MADAM ISHA JOHANSEN is on the brink of withdrawing her candidacy for the SLFA PRESIDENTIAL RACE. It may not be true but IMAGINE IF IT WAS. GROUND BREAKING
Comments that flowed under the referenced page read: “t would be the happiest day in the lives of football loving fans in this country. She has done her bit small positive and lot negative due to her stay or occupation of that position we are tired with the stagnation and low growth of the game. If true may God bless her for her little work done we now need fresh air and experience to take us further…”
Other comments states: that is what we want; Hmmmm if na true ar go bee dae happiest. Hope this news is true; How? Why? When? Please we need details; She is smelling defeat; Good if she could resign; Ihn don fraid; Baby done know say ihn done loss d election…
The chain of unpleasant comments on what is seen as a mischievous rumor cast dark cloud on the election bid of the incumbent who up to press time could not find her voice to counter the claim.
Many say something ominous could be boiling in the Johansen camp, beyond the mischief of opposing camps.
SLFA Secretary General yesterday refused to speak on the issue indicating that he was in a meeting and we should see him.
Also, close Isha Johansen Aide, Victor Lewis, could not pick his call in spite of several trials.
Whatever the case we are monitoring the innuendo to come out with the fact of the matter as the election date draws nigh.