The Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has organized a significant walk and rally in Koforidua today December 4 , dubbed “Youth Eye Red.”
The event aims to energize the youth and demonstrate their determination to lead the NDC to victory in the December 7 elections.
“In solidarity, the Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will mobilise for a walk and vigil named YouthEyeRed. This event symbolises our commitment and readiness to usher in a new era for Ghana. We are resolute in our mission, for we know that our greatest challenges—unemployment, corruption, and a struggling economy—are not just topics of debate; they are urgent crises that demand immediate action” the youth wing said .
Addressing the media ahead of the event Richard Etornam Nyarko, the Eastern Regional Youth Organizer of the NDC, stated the urgency of the upcoming elections, referring to December 7, 2024, as Ghana’s “Second Independence.”
He called on the youth to play a pivotal role in reclaiming the nation’s future.
Richard Etornam Nyarko expressed concern over rising unemployment, corruption, and economic instability under the current administration, led by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
He described the government’s performance as a failure, citing local and international research as well as the government’s own acknowledgment of youth unemployment as a national security threat.
For electoral vigilance, the Eastern Regional Youth wing launched the “Protect Ballot Boxes” initiative, urging all NDC youth organizers to act as “Ballot Box Protectors.”
“Elections are won at the polling stations, not in courtrooms,” he said, referencing the Supreme Court rulings from the 2012 and 2020 election petitions.
He urged party members to stay at polling stations until the final vote is counted, stressing that no law prohibits citizens from monitoring the electoral process.
“we have heard misguided advice suggesting that citizens should go home after casting their votes. Let us be clear: there is no law—neither C.I. 97, C.I. 127, nor the 1992 Constitution—that supports this notion. Every citizen has the right to remain vigilant, to monitor the electoral process until the very last ballot is counted”.
Concluding his address, Richard Nyarko called on all NDC supporters to remain vigilant and committed. “The time for change is now. Together, we will reclaim our independence and restore hope for every Ghanaian youth,” he declared.
Source: www.kumasimail.com /Kojo Ansah
