The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has stepped down from his role as the Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA).

The lawmaker, who was appointed to lead the NLA in August 2021 by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cited his reason for resigning as a desire to focus his efforts on serving and fulfilling the mandate granted to him by his constituents.

In a letter dated January 13, 2025, addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Samuel Awuku announced that his resignation from his role would take immediate effect.

“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,” his statement said.

Awuku urged President Mahama to appoint a successor for the position he previously held to ensure a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities.

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



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