Ghanaian youth urged to avoid mediocrity

Tema, Nov.1, GNA --- Mr. Enoch Teye Mensah, MP for Ningo/Prampram on Saturday called on the youth to free themselves from mental slavery, by refraining from all negative attitudes that force them to commit avoidable mistakes and crimes.

He said Ghanaian youth should concentrate on their studies, to strive hard to prepare themselves to acceptable standards in society. Mr Mensah was speaking at the inauguration of Pillars of Wisdom, a non-denominational singing and drama ministry, and the unveiling of uniforms for the group, made up of teenagers.

He called on the youth to avoid the unacceptable tag, "drop-out," which has assumed an alarming proportions in the country, and said if by accident one did not receive formal education, "you should try to venture into an area that can help you initiate something to improve yourself."

Mr Mensah said it is only when the youth improve upon their standards to progress in society that they would not allow themselves to be abused, and could also rebel against things that are bad in the country. He said, "we should not allow some fake church leaders to mislead us", pointing out that Christ was 33 years when he rebelled against an established order which was considered as wrong in the church. On music, Mr Mensah emphasised that music is a gift and grace of God, that is why it could be used to bring peace to soften the hearts of combatants, and urged the members of the Pillars of Wisdom to take to Christ who is love, so that they can help embrace politicians during the political campaign time.