NUGS condemns violence amongst the youth

Accra, April 5, GNA - The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has condemned the recent spate of violence and lawlessness exhibited by some youth, purported to be members of National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the consequent implications for the peace of the country. It cited as examples seizure of Government properties, especially office keys; threat to life and property of Government appointees; some youth marching to court to support the cause of a political party; libellous and unguided statements on media networks all over the country, especially the case of Nana Darkwa.

Others are; hijacking of journalists and car seizures by some reckless youth and growing level of insecurity in the Northern parts of the country especially at Bawku; Gushiegu; Chereponi and Bunkprugu and also in Ashaiman. A statement signed by Mr Wonder Madilo, President of NUGS, said "we are not enthused in anyway as to the gravity of violence mounting amongst the youth. We are, therefore, calling on the youth regardless of political, tribal and religious inclinations to exercise restraint and demonstrate civility in their quest to register their displeasure". The statement called on the office of the President; Ministry of The Interior; National Commission on Civic Education; Police Administration; National Youth Council and Ministry of Youth and Sports to show more commitment to issues affecting the youth.
Government should do more with respect to providing adequate security for Government institutions and come out with clear and very pragmatic plans of job creation, the statement said.
The statement called on all political parties seeking political power to make promises with some level of circumspection and moderation, saying that though this might not eliminate the wild expectations of the youth entirely, it would lessen them.
The statement said NUGS would support any move by Government to stamp its authority in such matters to bring to book such reckless and irate youth.
It said should Government renege on its core responsibility in securing the peace of this country, NUGS would hold them accountable. 05 April 10