10/04/2026
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Speaker Richard Koon Hosts Media Friendly Football Tournament To Strengthen Relations
As part of efforts to foster stronger ties with the media, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, on Friday hosted a mini soccer tournament bringing together reporters assigned to the House (Legispool), the Press Bureau, and his office.
The friendly matches were held at the PHP Unification Soccer Pitch, with the Speaker performing the ceremonial kick-off. In the opening game, the Speaker’s Office team defeated Legispool 8–2, while the second match saw the Press Bureau edge the Speaker’s Office team 4–3 in a thrilling encounter.
Speaking after the games, the reporters, through their president Emmanuel Kollie, expressed appreciation to the Speaker for organizing the initiative aimed at strengthening media relations, and encouraged the continuation of such engagements.
For his part, Press Director Robert Haynes commended the spirit of sportsmanship displayed and praised both teams for their participation.
He reiterated the Speaker’s commitment to press freedom and emphasized the importance of sustaining a strong and collaborative relationship with the media.
The initiative highlights the Speaker’s ongoing efforts to promote unity, engagement, and mutual respect between the Legislature and the press.