Parliament to launch 2nd Edition of Democracy Cup on July 24

The Parliament of Ghana, under the leadership of the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is set to launch the second edition of the annual Democracy Cup on Thursday, July 24, 2025. 

The launch event will take place at the Justice D. F. Annan Auditorium within Parliament House at 3pm.

According to a press release issued by the Parliamentary Service and signed by the Director of the Media Relations Department, David Sebastian Damoah, the launch will provide a platform to unveil the two football teams selected to compete in this year’s one-off match. It will also offer details on the event’s format and other related activities.

The Democracy Cup was introduced onto the Ghanaian football calendar in 2024 as a Parliamentary initiative to foster civic engagement and national unity through sport. The inaugural edition was held on July 17, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Accra Hearts of Oak to emerge winners.

“This second edition promises a lot of excitement and surprises and therefore the general public and football fans are encouraged to support and participate in the upcoming game,” the statement read.

Organised as part of Parliament’s broader efforts to connect with citizens through sports and national celebrations, the Democracy Cup is expected to become a staple on Ghana’s football calendar. The tournament also serves to symbolise Ghana’s democratic progress and the role of sports in uniting the nation.

The 2025 launch event is expected to attract Members of Parliament, officials from the sporting fraternity, supporters of the participating clubs, and members of the public.