River Gee County Players Aspect Financial Hitches
By Aaron B. Nemah
Ahead of this year’s National County Sports Meet, concerns have mounted in River Gee County over the 2025/26 National County Sports Meet Steering Committee’s failure to present a financial report.
The report was to settle home-based players’ per- diem, as the county prepares for the next edition of the tournament.
Residents, sports fans, and stakeholders have meanwhile, called for transparency and accountability from the committee, which Superintendent, Mike Tarpeh Swengbe, appointed.
According to some of the locals, the committee is yet to publicly account for funds used during the county’s participation in the last 205/2026 County Meet.
The delay has also affected players. Several home-based athletes say, they have waited for their full benefits for representing the county, but to date, they are yet to receive any money.
Citizens argue that prompt payment, and a clear financial report, are needed to restore trust before they players get prepare for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
When contacted, Supt. Swengbe, and the Steering Committee Chairman, George Kennedy Doe, acknowledged the delay in paying the players per-diem.
Doe said, the report is ready, but waiting for the signature of the finance officer, Larry, who has remained in Monrovia to the time of this report.
”The report has already been prepared. Submission will be done in early August 2026.”
Supt. Swengbe denied that his office received the report, but says, he expects it by early August.
He also announced that a new Sports Steering Committee for the 2026/27 tournament will be constituted in August, in consultation with stakeholders.
Residents say, it is necessary to resolve the outstanding issues before players are selected for the next competition.
“We have called on the local authorities, and the Sports Steering Committee, to provide an update, as the time for the next edition has fast approached,” said George T. Quayee of Gbeapo Kanweaken.
As anticipation builds, many believe that transparency, accountability, and early preparation will be key to a successful campaign for the county in the upcoming National County Sports Meet.
