Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled ambitious plans by his administration to directly aid the revival of the Ghana Premier League and other football clubs.

During the launch of the NPP's 2024 Manifesto, which he characterized as offering bold solutions, Dr. Bawumia outlined a range of comprehensive and sustainable sports development initiatives.

These include provisions for funding, training, tax incentives, and direct support for the sports sector.

Dr. Bawumia revealed that as President, his government will “support the revival of the Premier League, and Clubs, to improve commercial viability, and to create related jobs.”

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.”

In addition, Dr. Bawumia said his government will” provide a bus each to Premier League Clubs” to ease the transportation burdens of Premier League clubs.

To encourage corporate investment in sports, Dr. Bawumia also revealed his government’s intention to “use tax incentives, including a flat tax, to incentivise private sector investments in sports.”