The Vice presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Opoku Agyemang has issued a rallying call to Ghanaian youth to take control of their country’s future arguing “We either reset now or sink further”.
Speaking to students of Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College during a tour of the Bono Region, Prof. Opoku Agyemang said that the country stands at a crossroads, and it’s time for the youth to “reset” the nation.
“We have the option to reset this country,” she said. “This is not a joke or a child’s game. The choice is ours” she said.
She urged the youth to take an active role in shaping Ghana’s future through informed voting and civic responsibility.
She urged the youth to consider the long-term consequences of their choices, saying, “Let us all advise ourselves, especially the young people. If you go this way, it might not end as well as you want it. You want governance that thinks of the people.”
She stressed the importance of moving beyond the politics of fear and division, which she says has plagued the country.
“What progress have we made as a people? She asked.
Prof. Agyemang expressed concern about the socio-economic challenges affecting the country.
“Why are we so broke? What happened? Sometimes I wonder if we are truly aware of the financial state of this country. Why are our water bodies polluted, and why are portions of our lands getting poisoned? What does this mean for our future?,” she asked
She challenged the political climate that often marginalizes citizens based on their voting choices.
“Has anyone ever said that because you did not vote for me, your child cannot attend this school? Have we heard that before?” she asked.
She encouraged the students to reflect on the nature of governance that turns its back on certain groups.
“Why do we hear that you didn’t vote for me, so I have taken my eyes off you? Is that what governance should be?” she questioned.
She called on the students to vote for John Mahama and the NDC when they got to the voting booth.
Story By: Emmanuel Coffie/Radiogoldlive.com
