By Mildred Siabi-Mensah
Agona Nkwanta (WR), Sept. 22, GNA – Nana Egya Kwamina XI, the Divisional Chief of Apremdo has reminded stakeholders in the governance space to bequeath to the youth an acceptable society.
“If as present leaders, we destroy all our water bodies and vegetation covered with galamsey, what will be left for the survival of the next generation.”
The videos of galamsey activities showed how leadership has failed to provide policies and regulations with strict enforcement to the latter that would enable responsible mining.
Nana Kwamina XI was speaking at the Diocesan Youth Congress of the Catholic Church on the theme, “Those who hope in the Lord will not be weary” (Isaiah 40:31).
He congratulated the leadership of the Diocesan Youth for putting together the youth congress.
Youth is the future of our society, “yes this is true, but I would invite all of us to kindly reflect on this statement whenever we are taking any decision be it as adult leader or as a youth.”
He spoke about the South Africa example of proper mining that must be emulated by Ghana to save the country from the emerging public health crisis.
The Chief noted, “I was in South Africa December last year. They have minerals but I did not see any river being polluted like ours. They also have youth among their population just like Ghana, but the difference lies with policies and law enforcement by the collective leadership.”
He also urged the youth to stay from violence as the election draw nearer…”do not be the medium through which politicians use to unleash violence and disturbances, the sad part is that the children of the politicians who themselves are also youth, will not be part of the violent clashes.”
“As a youth, you must ask yourself, what adequate preparation am I making to prepare myself for the responsibility that lies ahead for the future.”
He noted that youthfulness was a transitory phase of life; “every adult has been a youth before, and every youth will eventually become an adult. The preparation you make now will determine the adult you will become.”
There are decent ways of participating in the electoral process. We have a collective responsibility to promote and ensure peaceful elections before, during and after December polls.
He entreated the catholic youth to hold high their teachings and get busy with studies, trade, and various professional activities.
“Be positive peer pressure on your friends to advise them not to be involved in political violence,” he added.
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