As situation unfolds, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Executive members face huge criticism over accusations of undertaking double standards when it comes to accountability and transparency issues.

Calls against the appointment of former Men’s Leone Rock Premier League Board Chairman, Victor Lewis, range from concerns over a lack of transparency in the institution.

The situation has created a huge doubt among football pundits and soccer followers in the country.

Similar issues had been raised against Catherine Sillah and Angela Gabidon, both are key figures in the Women’s Premier League board.

This has drawn public attention as allegations of inconsistency on SLFA’s leadership hovers.

Issues of transparency in terms of job appointments that have to do with Board chairpersons and coaching are said not to be made through public adverts to allow others qualify to apply.

A source says, five out of the nine board members of the Women’s Premier League reported Sillah and Gabidon to the SLFA for failing to uphold transparency and accountability in handling financial matters. Both accused cannot be reached by this media.

These board members have voiced concerns over the unauthorized withdrawals and a lack of communication regarding how league funds are being used.

Despite these serious allegations, no decisive action has yet been taken by SLFA.

The accusations against Sillah and Gabidon include the mishandling of league finances, with funds reportedly being withdrawn without proper records or explanations.

Board members had expected transparency being shown similarly for  a maiden board, where financial activities are said to be openly discussed in their forum for everyone’s review.

However, this practice was abandoned under Sillah and Gabidon’s leadership.

Critics are now questioning, why the SLFA, which takes a firm stance against Victor Lewis on the grounds of their poor transparency of administration demonstrated, but have remained silent on the issues raised about Sillah and Gabidon.

These issues have sound frustration within the football community, leading many to call for reforms in how the SLFA should handles internal governance and accountability.

The situation highlights a broader concern about the SLFA’s ability to apply the same level of scrutiny to all officials, regardless of their political or personal affiliations and connections.

On Tuesday October 15th 2024, at 12 midday local time, Africa24 strongly made reasonable efforts to reach Ibrahim Kamara aka IBK, Head of Media and Marketing, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) through his personal Whatsapp line, +23278309452 at least to respond to the above allegations made by footballing folks, but to no avail at all.