Youth Bridge Foundation, in collaboration with the Christian Council of Ghana, has organised a Youth Governance forum to motivate and empower the youth towards a violence-free election this year.
The forum aimed at enlightening and refining the thinking of the youth to promote non-violent elections, endorse democratic governance, encourage the usage of dialogue in resolving conflicts and help to build a better and peaceful society, the world over.
In her welcome address, the Director of the foundation, Nana Adjoa Awindor, noted that the gathering was very appropriate because of the electioneering year which has its own challenges that can undermine the peace, unity, stability and development of the country. She pointed out that when things go wrong during such periods it is the women and children who suffer most.
According to her, the role and participation of the youth in an election cannot be under estimated since they form the larger part of the population force that politicians either fall on for peace or for their rebellious activities.
She further advised the youth to think twice before taking any actions which may affect their future, because they are the worst victims or beneficiaries of whatever decision they make.
Aba Amissah Quainoo, Executive Director of MEL Consult, encouraged young women to pursue higher education, read wide especially on political issues in order to present their views and opinions when the need arise. She further touched on some of the difficulties and public misconception that young women faced in Ghana.
She encouraged more women to be curious, confident and educated so they would not be misinformed about what is going on around them. "Young women and the youth through out the world should take-up the challenge to make their country proud of them not forgetting to mobilize others to promote a non-violence election this year", she added.