Hold politicians responsible for nation’s woes (22/8/09)

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa East, Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, has challenged the youth to hold politicians responsible for anything that affects the progress of the country.
Addressing the youth of the Gospel Ambassadors Church at a three-day youth camp in Accra, Mr Eduamoah said it had become necessary for the youth to hold politicians accountable because some of them were toiling with the lives of the youth.
Mr Eduamoah said issues of senior high school (SHS) education should not be politicised and political parties should avoid the tendency of changing what their opponents had instituted.
He underscored the need for people with the fear of God to take up leadership positions to ensure good governance in the country.
Mr Eduamoah appealed to the churches to train and encourage the youth to take active part in politics in order to ensure better administration of the nation.
He urged the youth to forge ahead and aspire to be future presidents of the country since any of them could be at the presidency.
The MP alleged that some politicians were abusing their powers by standing surety for armed robbers.
He implored the youth to uphold moral values and stay focused in all their endeavours.
The National Youth Pastor of the Church, Rev Kennedy Bentum, assured the MP of the church’s commitment to empower the youth to take up leadership positions in government.
He urged the youth to aspire to be part of the ruling body of the nation.