The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has criticized recent violent incidents during limited registration exercise and vote transfer as a negative sign for the country’s upcoming general election.
GBA President Yaw Acheampong Boafo has emphasized the need for stakeholders to prevent violence during the upcoming December general elections.
He encouraged the youth to remain purposeful and resist politicians using them as weapons of violence.
He advised them to engage in activities that would enhance their lives and those of their families, rather than pose a threat.
“To the youth who are invariably exploited and manipulated by some political actors, I urge you to be purposely in life. Channel your energy into meaningful ventures and not be misled by unscrupulous politicians to engage in acts that destabilise our nation.”
“I dare say, you’re worth more than some few Ghana Cedis and a pack of cooked rice,” he said.
“The 2024 General election is a little over five months away. It is not in doubt that the stakes are even higher.”
“We cannot afford to deal with similar acts of threats, violence, intimidation and vigilantism which can affect the peace and stability of Ghana and our general quest to consolidate our democratic gains and accelerate our economic development,” he added.
He said this at a remembrance service for the Martyrs of the Rule of Law, held at the Cavalry Baptist Church on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
