adminThis was said by the aspiring candidate for the Highlanders vice chairmanship who is also a club marshal Frank Moyo.
He said the former players need to appreciate that they are Highlanders sons who were taught football by this great institution and as such should always listen to the elders of the club if they want to remain relevant to the system.
“In our culture if your child marries, he has no control over the interests and assets of his father. That is exactly what should happen to these former players. They cannot and will never run Highlanders as long as elders are still alive, yes they can form an association and name it as they did but that should not be a weapon into trying to run Highlanders,” said Moyo.
Turning to his reasons to run for the second most powerful post at Highlanders, Moyo said he believes in unity and happiness and once voted into office, he will work tirelessly to achieve that objective.
Moyo said football was all about unity of purpose.
“I have also noticed that the chairman is not accorded his due respect by those he works with and as a housing assistant in the Bulawayo City Council, I know what an assistant does and I believe I have perfected that very well. Once I am in there, I will make sure the chairman’s orders are followed for the good of Highlanders,” said Moyo. He said he will not waste his time by campaigning but will instead wait for the election day to sell his manifesto.
“To me campaigning will be an admission that you are not sure of what you want to do. I will wait for the elders to gather in one place on the election day and then present to them what I have for the club,” said Moyo.
Asked what he will do about the club properties and facilities like the club house, club office and Hotel California since they all fall under the vice chairman’s portfolio, Moyo said for all these assets to get a facelift, money was needed and that money can only come if supporters fill Barbourfields Stadium to the brim whenever Highlanders plays.
“Luck is needed for the team to win and if that happens, I know people will throng the stadium and vice versa the club will realise some revenue which will go a long way. I am a lucky man myself and people should vote me in and see how my luck works,” he said.
He said it was also disturbing to note that some of the people elected into office were becoming demi-gods as they were now behaving as if they were kings. He said it puzzled him that some of the executive members would want to be respected like kings yet it is them who should respect the electorate for voting them into office.
“I also believe the board should be given its respect as the custodians of the team, by both members and executive committee,” said Moyo.
Moyo will fight for the vice chairmanship post with Nkosilathi Ncube who has called on the club to vote for candidates with the right qualifications and club at heart. Another candidate, Harare Supporters Association chairman, Mgcini Mpofu, challenged the club to move with the times in terms of communication systems while Bulawayo businessman Joel Mahlangu said his top priority will be to renovate and maintain the three grounds at the club house. Other candidates vying for the same post during the 3 February elections are Leeroy Maplanka and former club marshal and committee member Wisdom Mabhena.
On the same day, bona fide card carrying members will also vote for the treasurer that will be contested for by Charles Nondo and interim treasurer and former club striker Jerry Sibanda.
During the club’s annual general meeting at the club house tomorrow, all the candidates will be presented to the electorate as per club custom.
Online Reporter