The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has reaffirmed his commitment to institutionalising the Democracy Cup as an annual event following the successful hosting of its first edition.
The inaugural Democracy Cup match, saw Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko face off in a highly anticipated encounter.
Kotoko emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, lifting the maiden trophy at the Accra Sports Stadium in July.
In a meeting with officials from Primeval Media, the organisers of the match, and representatives from Asante Kotoko, Mr Bagbin reflected on the historic event, which drew the attention of stakeholders from across Ghana’s football community and democratic institutions.
Mr. Bagbin highlighted the unique role of football in Ghana, describing it as the nation’s passion and emphasising the need to leverage this love for the sport to promote the principles of democracy.
"Football is the passion of the nation; it is unique. That is why we must ensure that this competition becomes an annual event to help promote Ghana’s growing democracy," Bagbin stated.
The Speaker noted the English Premier League as the biggest brand in the world due to deliberate efforts by the UK.
"Look at what the United Kingdom has used football for. Their league is the biggest and the best brand in the world.
"The UK has leveraged football to promote every aspect of their development. We must also use football to drive the nation forward, promote democracy, and ultimately foster economic development."
He further emphasised that Ghana has all the necessary resources to excel in football and should harness these opportunities to advance the nation’s democratic education.
"We hope to take it to other parts of the country in the future and use the occasion to project our cherished democracy," he added.
Mr Lawrence Opare-Otoo, Chief Executive Officer of Primeval Media, expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Parliament for the opportunity to organise the event.
He acknowledged the challenges faced but noted that the event was ultimately a success.
Mr. Opare-Otoo also stressed the importance of embracing and preserving the Democracy Cup, urging all Ghanaians to support the initiative.
The Democracy Cup match was part of the activities marking 30 years of Ghana’s parliamentary democracy.
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