Dr Bawumia reveals plans for Ghana Premier League at manifesto launch
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed his elaborate plans to support the Ghana Premier League during the launch of his manifesto.
At the event held at GST in Takoradi. Dr Bawumia announced his sports development policies, including funding, training, tax incentives and direct support.
Giving details of what he intends to do as President, Dr Bawumia said his government directly support the Premier League and the 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.”
Dr Bawumia also added that his government will provide a bus each to the Premier League clubs to ease the transportation burdens of teams in the top division.
To encourage corporate investment in sports, Bawumia disclosed his government’s intention to “use tax incentives, including a flat tax, to incentivise private sector investments in sports.” The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League begins in September after a three-month break.
