Brigitte Dzogbenuku, Executive Director of Mentoring Women Ghana
The Executive Director of Mentoring Women Ghana, Brigitte Dzogbenuku, has urged Ghanaians, particularly the youth, to examine and scrutinise policy proposals put forward by politicians critically.
Speaking at the Ashesi Citi Dialogue on “Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, and Nation Building” on Thursday, November 14, 2024, she reiterated the need for the youth to be active in governance because doing so would ensure that campaign promises made by politicians are practical and aligns with their needs.
Brigitte Dzogbenuku explained that it was very necessary for the next generation to take ownership of their future by critically questioning and engaging with policy decisions.
“It is very important; we (Ghanaians) must be able to question some of the policy decisions that our leaders come up with. You have the information to be able to question it. When somebody proposes ideas like ‘IDIF’ a ’24-hour economy,’
“We need to ask ourselves, ‘What does that mean, and how does it translate into the lives of the people?” she added.
She further expressed her frustration with the public’s reluctance to speak out on matters of national interest, emphasising that silence could hinder accountability and transparency.
“I get frustrated every morning because we are too quiet. Some of us, who now have the freedom and opportunity to speak up, debate, and question these policies, remain silent,” she added.
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