THE Catholic Archbishop of Tamale, Most Reverend Philip Naameh, has entreated the leadership of political parties to make realistic and attainable promises to their respective foot soldiers.
In so doing, he charged the leadership to raise the socio-economic and political awareness levels in order to avoid internal party conflicts.
“We must focus on the promotion of political maturity on the part of foot soldiers,” he told the gathering at the Second Ghana Version of the World Youth Day Celebration in Tamale. It was on the theme “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life; blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God”. It was organised by the Ghana National Catholic Youth Council (GHANCYC). The programme attracted Catholic youth groups, as well as bishops all over the country.
The archbishop observed that there was the need to promote “positive criticisms and healthy competition among political parties”.
According to him, party members must be told that in governance, “it is not possible to have everything at the same time”.
He therefore, urged the youth in the Catholic Church to enter politics and act as agents of peace and harmony within the political environment.
The Most Revd Naameh stated that the Catholic Youth had a lot to offer the nation when they entered politics.
He entreated Catholics to share their wealth with the poor to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.
The archbishop stressed the need to avoid ethnocentrism in politics, saying “let us choose leaders based on merits and competence”.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Ms Akua Sena Dansua, in a speech read on her behalf, said the youth should avoid any form of violence be it political, religious, chieftaincy or land litigation.
“The youth must demonstrate commitment and see themselves as agents of change that will champion the cause of peace, progress and prosperity wherever they found themselves” she stressed.
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