Team Duncan seeks High Court injunction over GFA elections

by Michael Bascombe

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 6, 2026 - A slate contesting the upcoming elections of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) has taken legal action in the High Court, seeking an injunction to halt the electoral process amid allegations of procedural irregularities and unfair treatment.

Team Duncan, led by Roger Duncan and former GFA Technical Director Trevor McIntosh, filed the application on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, arguing that the current process has effectively denied their slate a fair opportunity to contest the elections scheduled for Saturday, May 9. The matter is expected to be heard before the High Court on Friday, May 8.

According to the release issued by Team Duncan, the challenge centres on what the slate describes as breaches of the GFA’s Electoral Code, including concerns about timelines for nominations, candidate reviews, and communication with member clubs.

The group contends that the decision to convene an Extraordinary General Congress with only 37 days’ notice significantly reduced the preparation period for candidates. Under normal circumstances, a minimum notice period of 45 days is reportedly provided. Team Duncan argued that the shortened period left candidates with just seven days to assemble their slates and secure the required endorsements from eligible member clubs.

Among the concerns raised were claims that a register of eligible voting members was never circulated, making it difficult for candidates to identify clubs eligible to provide endorsements. The release also alleged that endorsement forms required signatures from club presidents despite questions surrounding the status of several club executives whose terms had reportedly expired.

Team Duncan further argued that no comprehensive guidance on the applicable statutes and electoral requirements accompanied the election notice, and that there was no meaningful opportunity to correct deficiencies identified during the submission process.

The Electoral Committee subsequently ruled the Team Duncan slate invalid for failing to satisfy endorsement requirements. However, the claimants maintain that the alleged procedural shortcomings directly contributed to their inability to comply fully with the process.

As it currently stands, the only qualifying slate is headed by incumbent GFA President Marlon Glean, raising the prospect of an uncontested election and the automatic return of the current administration.

In its application before the Court, Team Duncan is seeking several forms of relief, including an injunction postponing the elections, an extension of deadlines for the submission of slates and endorsements, disclosure of the official list of eligible voting members, and declarations that aspects of the process were inconsistent with the GFA statutes and principles of natural justice.

The slate said it remains committed to the development of football in Grenada and to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance within the sport.