Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has pledged his full support to former President John Dramani Mahama’s bold and inclusive vision to discover, nurture, and elevate hidden talents across Ghana, starting from the grassroots.
Speaking with passion about the transformative power of sports, Hon. Debrah highlighted Ghana’s immense potential, especially among the youth in rural and peri-urban communities. He noted that President Mahama’s mission is to give every young person a fair shot at success, regardless of where they come from.
“In every forgotten corner of our country, there is a young dream waiting to be discovered,” Hon. Debrah stated. “President John Mahama’s vision is clear—to hunt talent from the grassroots and give it wings to soar. I stand with that vision, not from the sidelines, but at the very heart of it.”
He announced that a nationwide talent development programme will soon be rolled out under the Presidential Special Initiative. This ambitious effort will cover all 275 constituencies, aiming to identify and develop sports talent in a wide range of disciplines not just football. It’s a holistic approach that seeks to reaffirm Ghana’s identity as a nation that lives and breathes sports.
Reflecting on the recently held President’s Cup, which saw Asante Kotoko defeat Accra Hearts of Oak in a memorable showdown, he spoke of the energy, nostalgia, and togetherness it inspired across the country.
“Let us find the next champion, the next leader, the next story of hope; from the streets of our constituencies to the world stage,” he urged.
He called on all stakeholders; government, the private sector, media, influencers, and citizens; to join the mission of nurturing young talent and building the nation from the ground up.
“Let’s build our nation with the grassroots. They are not just the base of our pyramid—they are the foundation and future of Ghana’s greatness.”
He congratulated Asante Kotoko on their victory and praised both teams for their discipline, skill, and sportsmanship.
“Kotoko and Hearts reminded us all of the beauty of Ghanaian football—fierce in competition, but united in purpose. Congratulations to the champions and salute to both clubs for inspiring the next generation,” he noted.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Christian Kobby Quarshie
