GFF FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATORS BRIBING STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUPPORT .

A Gambian football stakeholder wrote to Freedom Radio Gambia ..

STAKEHOLDER WROTES !

That’s a serious allegation. Bribery in football elections is a problem FIFA, CAF, and GFF all have rules against.*How it usually plays out:

1. What’s prohibited*: GFF Electoral Code + FIFA Code of Ethics ban offering money, gifts, jobs, or other benefits to delegates/stakeholders for votes. That includes transport, “sitting allowances”, or promises of positions.

2. Consequences if proven*: Sanctions can range from fines + bans on officials to nullifying election results to suspension of the member association by FIFA/CAF.

3. Reporting channels*: GFF has an Ethics Committee. FIFA also has a confidential reporting line for integrity violations. Evidence like messages, witnesses, and bank transfers matters.*The reality check: “Support” vs “bribery” gets blurry fast. Campaigning, explaining your manifesto, and even covering transport to a meeting is normal. It crosses the line when there’s a clear quid pro quo: “vote for me and you get 25000 Dalasis

By a Gambian Concern Football Stakeholder.