By: Francis Ofori
Accra, Dec.10, GNA – The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama, for his resounding victory in the December 07 presidential election.
In a statement signed by Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG, copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Association wished the newly elected President well.
“The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) extends its warmest congratulations to Ghana’s 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 him 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.”
It urged Mr. John Dramani Mahama to increase funding for sports development, develop comprehensive sports policies and support grassroots sports development in order to make the sector a major part of the economy.
SWAG said these initiatives had the potential to unlock the vast talents of Ghanaian youth, promote national unity, and generate significant revenue for the country.
The Association applauded the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following the peaceful conduct of the elections.
“As you embark on this new chapter, we wish you wisdom, strength, and courage. May your presidency bring prosperity, stability, and growth to Ghana, and may your vision for sports development and promotion become a reality,” it said.
GNA