A PRESSURE group that seeks to encourage adherence to the principles of good governance and political culture in the country has cautioned the youth to refrain from negative propaganda and unhealthy politics at local, regional and national levels.
“It is indeed regrettable if we, as youth, allow ourselves to be used by self-seeking individuals or politicians who, by virtue of their position in society, want to use them to achieve their parochial interest,” the group, known as One Ghana Network stated.
The group has, therefore, condemned the actions of some agitating “foot soldiers” who indulge in open attacks and threats on personalities with a view to chasing them out of office, adding that it would not be to the benefit of the district, region and the nation as a whole.
In a press statement, the group called for more creative ways of addressing the grievances of the electorate and development programmes.
The statement said it was untenable for some youth activists to resort to violence, insults, attacks on personalities, hijacking of public facilities, violent and baseless demonstrations in contrast to their civic responsibilities.
It added that, according to Thomas Jefferson, “every generation needs a new revolution” and, therefore, what the present generation needed was industrious, proactive leadership, morally disciplined and technologically advanced people and not bullies.
The statement said the network had observed that media attacks, anonymous letters, posters and notices were, just symptoms of the “ pull him down” syndrome instead of taking the path of constructive criticisms.
The network advised the youth to desist from making unguarded statements and committing acts which would undermine good governance and multi-party democracy and also called on privileged appointees to continue to engage all sections of the public in discussing projects.
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