President John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s president
The Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to include the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, in his Cabinet.
According to the group, Opare Addo represents a significant portion of the youth population in Ghana, and his exclusion from the cabinet does not align with the aspirations of young people.
They further argued that even if the minister lacks experience, his inclusion in the Cabinet would provide him the opportunity to learn from senior colleagues and gain valuable experience, ultimately advancing the goal of youth inclusion in governance.
“We are concerned about the absence of the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment at the cabinet level, given that youth issues affect over 38% of the voter population. During the presidential dialogue on GTV, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama committed to ensuring youth inclusion and participation in governance.
“We are convinced that if given the opportunity, the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment could understudy experienced ministers, gain institutional knowledge, bring youth-related concerns to the forefront, and contribute innovative solutions to national issues,” the group stated in a press release.
The YBF further urged President Mahama to consider including Opare Addo in his cabinet during any future reshuffle.
“We, therefore, urge H.E. the President to consider the inclusion of the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment in a possible future cabinet reshuffle. This will enable him to effectively represent and defend youth aspirations at the cabinet level while gaining insight from experienced cabinet members to enhance youth participation in governance,” the statement added.
This call comes after President Mahama announced his cabinet, which excluded Ministers of State, leaving Opare Addo off the final list.
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