Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin has gifted Tarkwa-based football club, Medeama SC an amount of GHc100,000 for winning the 2022/23 betPawa Premier League.
Following Medeama SC's impressive performance, the Speaker of Parliament also accepted to be a patron of the Tarkwa-based club.
The Speaker of Parliament made the donation in Parliament few days ago.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker shared his goodwill message, reminiscing his love for sports and also, advising the players to be disciplined to achieve their goals.
Member of Parliament (MP), Tarkwa Nsuaem Constituency, George Mireku Duker led the 2022/23 League Champions to present the trophy to the Speaker of Parliament.
The Tarkwa-Nsuaem MP also congratulated Medeama SC for winning the league and making the good people of Wassa and Tarkwa proud.
The MP who doubles as a-die-hard-fan of the club called on government and stakeholders to invest in sports to help foster socio-economic development.
"I am of the firm belief that, investment in infrastructure, health, education and Sports among others in Mining Communities such as Tarkwa is one surest way, to cover up the mineral resource exploitation gap"
Members of Parliament from both sides of the house commended Mr. Mireku Duker for his commended his efforts and team for achieving such laurel.
"I thank my Sector Minister, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP for Damongo and other MPs who joined us to celebrate the team"
"Special Appreciation to the Tobinco Brothers for hosting the team to a sumptuous lunch"
Honourable George Mireku Duker was accompanied by Mr. Kurt Okraku, GFA President, Mr. Moses Armah Parker, the Board and Management of Medeama SC among others.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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