The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined bold initiatives aimed at directly supporting the revival of the Ghana Premier League and other football clubs in the country.
During the launch of the NPP’s 2024 Manifesto, which he described as offering bold solutions, Dr. Bawumia announced a series of comprehensive and sustainable sports development policies.
These include measures for funding, training, tax incentives, and direct support for football clubs.
As President, Dr. Bawumia promised that his government would “support the revival of the Premier League, and clubs, to improve commercial viability, and to create related jobs.”
Providing further details, Dr. Bawumia explained that his government would directly assist the Premier League and its clubs by “directing policy through the National Lotteries Authority and the Gaming Commission to establish and fund a Sports Employment Module to assist Premier League clubs fund operational expenses, including player remuneration.”
In addition, Dr. Bawumia pledged that his government will “provide a bus each to Premier League clubs” to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by these teams.
To further encourage corporate investment in sports, Dr. Bawumia revealed his government’s intention to use tax incentives, including a flat tax, to incentivize private sector investments in sports.
