Protect nation’s peace, unity - Dr Agyeman-Rawlings urges youth
The Chairperson of the Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called on the youth to remain vigilant in protecting the nation’s peace and unity.
She warned against being dragged into unnecessary conflicts fueled by reckless political, religious or ethnic rhetoric.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference organised by the National Youth Authority (NYA) last Thursday, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey-Korle underscored the importance of harmony as the foundation of the country’s progress.
It was on the theme: “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change."
“You are in Ghana today, and I can assure you, you have no idea what it means to be in a country where there is war. Let us not take it for granted.
“The peace we enjoy is what allows us to sit together in this room today, from different ethnic groups and different regions, in harmony,” the legislator said.
The National Youth Conference brought together participants from across the country to deliberate on the role of young people in Ghana’s democratic and developmental journey.
Diversity
Dr Agyeman-Rawlings emphasised that the country’s diversity should be a source of strength rather than division.
“This country can only develop if we recognise that in our diversity is strength.
Let us tap into that and let us make sure that we continue to be the shining Black Star of this continent for others to learn from,” she added.
She further cautioned the youth not to allow divisive figures to disrupt the future they are building.
“Do not allow people making reckless statements to lead you into disrupting a potential future that you have; not a politician, not a traditional leader, not a religious leader, not even an academic should take that away from you,” the MP for Klottey-Korle said.
Dr Agyeman-Rawlings called on the youth and the country at large to make the preservation of the country’s peace a collective responsibility, as it is the foundation for development in any country.
