Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin visited Sunderland A.F.C. in England over the weekend. He was accompanied by members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports. The visit focused on strengthening the Democracy Cup partnership.
The Democracy Cup is an initiative founded by Speaker Bagbin. Its goal is to use sports to promote democratic values and engagement. The delegation met with officials from the English football club.
Discussions aimed to explore new avenues for the Democracy Cup. This includes how the club's experience can benefit the initiative in Ghana. The parliamentary committee also looked into potential collaborations.
This partnership seeks to leverage the global appeal of football. It aims to create a platform for building democratic awareness among youth.