Ghanaian youth asked to work toward peaceful elections

Ghanaian youth have been asked to work towards free, fair, peaceful and credible elections in December and emulate Ghana’s founding fathers, who served the country with their might.

The call was made by presenters at a special “peace choral concert” held at Ajumako in the Central Region.

The event that was organized by the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District Youth Choir was on the theme: “making the December elections, a free, fair, peaceful and credible – the role of the youth as future responsible leaders and citizens.”

Nana Ama Amissah III, queenmother of Mankessim, condemned the youth for their indecent dressing, indiscipline and disrespect. She advised them to desist from pre-marital sex and concentrate on their education.

Nana Amissah paid tribute Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and Mr. Nelson Mandela former President of South Africa.

She called on African politicians to be devoted, selfless, and work towards the development of the people.

Mr. Sam Dramani, official of the National Commission on Civic Education, advised the youth to study the nation’s Constitution to enable them to known their rights and obligations.

The District Police Commander, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Seth Tay, commended the choir for organizing the event and said the music consoled and lifted the souls of the depressed while the patriotic songs made the country proud.

He gave the assurance that the Police would continue to protect life and property, prevent crime, prosecute offenders and ensure peace.

The District Chief Executive, Mr. Peter Light Koomson, commended the participating choristers for entertaining and educating the audience.

The participating groups were the Ajumako Youth Choir, Mankessim Youth Choir, Bisease Youth Choir, Mando, Enyan Denkyira, St Peters Catholic Choir and Ajumako Ebenezer Methodist Choir

The Director of the programme, Mr. Fiifi Caiquo, who is also the District Electoral Officer, reminded Ghanaians that the path to democracy was peace and stability.

He also advocated a level playing field for political parties to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in December.**