The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Samuel Awuku, affectionately called Sammy Awuku, has resigned from his office.

He informed Ghana’s new President, John D. Mahama, about his resignation in a letter dated Monday, January 13, 2025.  He indicated the resignation was effective the same day.

For his reason, Sammy Awuku said: “I have been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Akwapim North constituency and have been duly sworn in to represent my constituents. In the light of this new responsibility, I wish to focus my efforts on serving as a Member of Parliament.”

“I kindly request that you appoint a replacement for the position of Director General to facilitate a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities,” he added.

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RESIGNATION AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL LOTTER: AUTHORITY

I write to formally inform you of my resignation as Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) effective 13th January, 2025.

I have been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Akwapim North constituency and have been duly sworn in to represent my constituents. In the light of this new responsibility, I wish to focus my efforts on serving as a Member of Parliament

I was appointed as Director General of the NLA in August 2021 and received confirmation from the Public Services Commission in July 2022.

I kindly request that you appoint a replacement for the position of Director General to facilitate a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities.

I take this opportunity to wish you well in all Your endeavours.

Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.