Gor fans to hold demos over Rachier's Freemasonry ties

They have written to Nairobi police boss asking for security during the Thursday demos.

by The Star

Infographics12 October 2022 - 10:58

In Summary

• Rachier, in an NTV interview aired on October 2, confessed to being a member of the secret society and dismissed claims that Freemason is a satanic enterprise.

• He said the negative attitudes about Freemason were being peddled by people who have no idea what the organisation is all about.

A file photo of AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia fans mocking each other at a previous derby at Kasarani Stadium.

Gor Mahia fans have planned to hold peaceful demonstrations Thursday to distance themselves from club chairman Ambrose Rachier's freemasonry activities.

In a letter to Nairobi regional police commander dated October 11, the fans through Judith Anyango have sought police protection during the procession that will start at Uhuru Park at 11 am.

"Gor Mahia FC is not part of Mr Rachier in his freemasonry adventure and we wish to strongly condemn his continued association with the club after making such an admission that cost us so much ridicule and public embarrassment," Anyango said.

Rachier, in an NTV interview, aired on October 2 confessed to being a member of the secret society and dismissed claims that freemason is a satanic enterprise.

He said the negative attitudes about Freemason were being peddled by people who have no idea what the organisation is all about.

"I think it is all about ignorance. If you get to the masonic hall, the first thing you get is a citation of King Solomon to God saying: “I shall build you a house and you shall establish your throne forever," Rachier said.

"I have been there since 1994 and I would find it is something good, something that I would want to invite a friend," he added.

On October 3, Gor Mahia distanced itself from Rachier's involvement with Freemason. Secretary general Sam Ochola said Rachier is on a personal journey that does not include the club and its members.

"The Executive Committee members, players, employees and the mighty Gor Mahia Football Club want to assure our fans that we are not part of the Freemasons Society," Ochola said.

Anyango said fans will congregate at Uhuru Park at 11 am and make a procession to Valley Road before branching to Ralph Bunch road junction.

She said they intend to drop their petition at his Mayfair House office in which they will be condemning him and calling for his resignation.

"We further request you to provide us with two outriders and five police officers during the procession," the fans said in their letter to Nairobi region police commander Augustine Nthumbi.