Mr Haruna Mohammed, the National Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received the Ghana Youth Manifesto for the 2024 general election and beyond.
Mr Solomon Okai, a Member of the Ghana Youth Manifesto Coalition and the Programmes Officer of the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) presented a copy of the Manifesto to the NPP National Deputy General Secretary at the Party’s Headquarters in Accra.
The presentation of the Manifesto copied to the NPP national leadership was to enable the Party to consider some key issues, which are affecting Ghanaian Youth for incorporation in its Manifesto for the 2024 general election.
The Manifesto is a highlight of a collaborative effort by diverse youth organisations, groups, networks, and associations of the country to articulate a youth focused development vision. The Ghana Youth Manifesto represents the aspirations, needs, and concerns of young Ghanaians and outlines a roadmap for achieving a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous nation.
Mr Okai said the Ghana Youth Manifesto for 2024 election general election and beyond report assessed the views of over 3,500 young people who participated in a survey in All the 16 regions of Ghana to share their views on key national and youth development issues.
He said it captured their perspectives and priorities for the next government, including its first 100 days in power post the 2024 general elections. He reiterated that it also covered six other key areas of interest to young people, including: Education, Employment, Health and Sexual Reproductive Rights, Good Governance, Youth with Disability, and Youth Peace and Security.
Mr Okai appealed to the NPP to consider incorporating into its manifesto the six major issues highlighted in the Ghana Youth Manifesto for 2024 election.
Mr Haruna Mohammed, receiving the report, lauded members of the Ghana Youth Manifesto for their foresight in coming out with the document of the Ghana Youth Manifesto for the 2024 general election and beyond.
Source: Ghana News Agency
