SWAG welcomes Mahama's Presidency, urges him to make sports 'major part of the economy'

Dec 10, 2024 - 12:54

Dec 10, 2024 - 12:57

SWAG welcomes Mahama's Presidency, urges him to make sports 'major part of the economy'

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has extended warm congratulations to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama on his recent electoral victory. This milestone marks a significant turning point in Ghana's history, as Mahama becomes the next leader of the country.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Dec 10 and signed by its president, Kwabena Yeboah, SWAG praised Mahama's commitment to sports development, demonstrated by his engagement with major stakeholders, including the association, during his pre-election campaign.

The association urged Mahama to increase funding for sports development, support grassroots sports development and also make the sports sector a vital part of the economy.

According to SWAG, Mahama's vision for sports development has the potential to unlock Ghanaian youth's vast talents, promote national unity, and generate significant revenue for the country.

The Association also applauded the peaceful conduct of the elections and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia's gracious concession.

As Mahama prepares to take office, the association expressed optimism about his leadership and its potential impact on Ghana's sports sector.

''The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) extends its warmest congratulations to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama on his recent electoral victory.
The SWAG is thrilled to see a new era of leadership unfold in Ghana, and we look forward to working with the President-Elect to promote sports development in the country.

''President-Elect, H.E John Dramani Mahama demonstrated his commitment to the development and promotion of sports in our dear country by engaging major sports stakeholders, particularly the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) during pre-elections.

''SWAG urges the President-Elect to increase funding for sports development, develop a comprehensive sports policy, support grassroots sports development, create sports employment and make the sports sector a major part of the economy. This vision has the potential to unlock the vast talents of Ghanaian youth, promote national unity, and generate significant revenue for the country,'' portions of the statement read.

Meanwhile, International leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, have congratulated Mahama on his victory, expressing confidence that his return to power will strengthen stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Find the full statement from SWAG below.