Experienced administrator and former head of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Franklin Wilson, submitted his list of candidates for the upcoming GFF electoral congress that is scheduled for December 9. The list was handed over to Ian Alves, the General Secretary of the GFF, at the football headquarters in Section K Campbellville, yesterday morning.
The list of candidates details:

– President: Franklin Wilson
– First Vice-President: Vernon Burnett (former President of the Georgetown Football Association)
– Second Vice-President: Ramesh Persaud (Santos FC)
– Third Vice-President: Gregory Wickham (East Demerara Football Association)
– Ordinary Members: George Clementson (Victoria Kings FC), Christine Schmidt (West Demerara Football Association), Althea Scipio (former General Secretary of the GFF and Georgetown Football Association), Raul Jerrick (Ann’s Grove FC), and Otis James (Georgetown Football Association).
After presenting the list of candidates, Franklin Wilson spoke to the media, describing the slate as potent and composed of highly competent individuals with significant experience within the Guyana Football Federation’s membership. He emphasised that their collective expertise in various aspects of football administration, finance, and other areas would complement each other and contribute to the growth of football in Guyana.

Wilson stressed that their goal was not to revert to past practices but to elevate the state of football in Guyana to its full potential. He outlined their plans to foster unity and collaboration among all stakeholders, including the nine Regional Member Associations, the ten Elite clubs, and the three affiliates (Coaches, Women, and Referees) to drive development.
Apart from his previous role as GFF President, Franklin Wilson has a long history of serving in various capacities within the football community. He has held positions as President and Secretary of two Regional Member Associations, served as the Public Relations Officer of the then Guyana Football Association, and has been a member of several committees, including the FIFA Development Committee, the CFU Marketing and Media Committee, and the Concacaf Futsal and Beach Soccer Committees. Additionally, he has held administrative roles in Cycling and Powerlifting.