In a wave of growing discontent, many first-time voters are expressing profound disillusionment with Ghana's two major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These young voters argue that both parties have failed to effectively address critical national issues.

Speaking to Evans Mensah on PM Express on Wednesday, three disillusioned voters, Nii Ayi Tagoe, Esther Boadu, and Joseph Ocran, shared their frustrations. They feel their concerns are being overlooked, reflecting a broader sentiment among the youth.

“From what I have seen and experienced in my 20 years of life, I feel like they have failed us so badly. We are the next generation, and they will be handing everything to us. If things have gotten this bad, I wonder what we will tell our children. In the next 20 or 30 years, what river bodies are we going to leave for our future generation?” said 20-year-old Joseph Ocran.

The rising unemployment and rampant illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey,’ continue to devastate communities and the environment. These young voters are demanding that the political parties devise decisive measures to tackle these problems.

“I know many persons living with disabilities who are not employed and are at home, not because they don’t qualify, but despite their qualifications, the promises made to us have not been fulfilled,” said visually impaired Esther Boadu.

Nii Ayi Tagoe revealed his deep mistrust in the political system, saying, “I have lost total trust in them. I don’t trust any politician. A time will come when we will decide not to give power to anybody again, and that time will surely come.”

Esther Boadu further highlighted the struggles faced by persons living with disabilities. As a first-year student at the University of Ghana, she has been chasing her district common fund for a laptop for the past five years but has yet to receive any assistance.

The impatience among the youth is palpable. They are calling for a revolution - not with guns or violence, but with a determined sense of anger aimed at changing how successive governments manage the state's resources.

These first-time voters' voices underscore a critical need for political parties to address the real issues affecting the populace, particularly the youth.