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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed grave concern about the rising issue of youth unemployment in Ghana.
He has cautioned that this could have serious consequences for the upcoming elections.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, June 11, Speaker Bagbin underscored the urgent need for swift and resolute actions from political leaders to confront this critical challenge.
He called for a united effort to address the situation promptly, warning of dire consequences for the country if decisive measures are not taken.
“The joblessness, the homelessness and the hopelessness of the youth cannot be taken lightly. We must act together and now to prevent a journey to calamity or a journey of no return,” he stated.
Speaker Bagbin additionally urged the government to limit the military's role in overseeing the upcoming election.
He emphasised that military involvement should be restricted to assisting the police only when essential.
"We don't want to see the military during elections. When there is the need to call them, they will be called. But they should not be at polling or voting centres," he added.
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