Sammy Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has announced his resignation, effective January 13, 2025.
In a letter to President John Dramani Mahama, Awuku cited his election as Member of Parliament for Akuapem North as the primary reason for stepping down.
This resignation concludes Awuku’s tenure at the NLA, a position he has held since August 2021.
In his letter, he expressed his dedication to serving his constituents and fully concentrating on his parliamentary responsibilities.
“In the light of this new responsibility, I wish to focus my efforts on serving as a Member of Parliament,” he wrote.
He also took the opportunity to request the swift appointment of a replacement for his position at the NLA to ensure a smooth transition and proper handover of responsibilities.
Below is the resignation letter.
