Former Ghana President John Mahama has vowed to prioritize the welfare of Ghana Premier League players by promising stipends if he wins the upcoming presidential election in December.

In a media interaction on Sunday, Mahama outlined his vision for enhancing sports infrastructure and supporting lesser-known sports in Ghana.

Acknowledging the economic challenges the country faces, Mahama expressed a realistic approach to infrastructure development. While building new stadiums might not be feasible, he emphasized plans to improve existing facilities under a broader economic initiative.

Mahama, who served as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2016, reiterated his dedication to the sports sector and his belief in its potential to uplift the nation.

He highlighted his commitment to improving conditions for footballers in the Ghana Premier League by ensuring they receive financial support.

“Let me also assure the sports fraternity that we shall develop our stadium infrastructure for track and field sports,” he said. “We’ll fix the deteriorating football pitches and pay stipends to footballers in the Premier League as we promised in 2020. What we call the lesser-known sports shall also receive equitable attention like we give to soccer.”

Mahama’s pledge reflects his broader vision for sports development and economic growth in Ghana.