I could answer Merwyn's question as to who fed me that Kevin was going to run
against Oscar. I am confidently say that many GOA executive members made
enquiries on who is going to challenge Oscar and Kevin's name came up
repeatedly. So, there was obviously some concern among the GOA executive. I am
told that most of the executive members will be retained for another term. I
cannot individually check with each member but I learnt from trusted sources.
If I remember correctly, there was also similar talk in hushed whispers after
the Goan International Convention last year. Kevin's supporters believed that
Kevin did an exceptionally good job in running the event and could do a fine
job as GOA president.
How many remember that Kevin and his wife Lynette walked out of the hall when
Oscar Furtado's turn came to speak at one of the sessions. Oscar felt slighted
and wanted to decline speaking but was persuaded to give his presentation on
GOA's initiatives and work by fellow executive members.
Please, this is part reminder and part clarification. So, I do not wish to
reopen the debate.
I hope goanetters who are members of GNAT could reply to Merwyn's other points
regarding "dissolving" the organisation, etc.
Eugene
