The Speaker of Parliament Hon Alban S.K. Bagbin has presented the Democracy Cup to the president, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The Democracy Cup will mark a significant milestone in the celebration of 30 years of the 4th Republic of Ghana.
The match would be keenly contested between bitterest rivals Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko Sporting Club in a crunch and titanic cup.
The match is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium as the event aims to engage the youth in the celebrations, promote peace and unity, and foster a sense of national unity ahead of the December 2024 elections.
A curtain-raiser match between Parliament and former Black Stars players will add to the excitement. During the presentation, the Speaker expressed his sincere gratitude to the President for his support and extended an invitation to the match.
He assured the President of Parliament’s continued collaboration with the Executive, Judiciary, and other stakeholders to strengthen Ghana’s democracy and meet the needs of its citizens.
In turn, President Akufo-Addo commended the Speaker and the leadership of Parliament for the initiative and pledged his support for the event.
He emphasized the collaborative efforts between the Presidency and Parliament in advancing Ghana’s democracy. He said,
“It is to the credit of the Ghanaian people that they have embraced democracy.”
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