The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has emphasized that President John Mahama’s decision to establish the Youth Development Ministry reflects his deep commitment to youth inclusion in governance.

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According to Opare Addo, the creation of the ministry was not merely a political decision but stemmed from recommendations outlined in the constitutional review process initiated under former Presidents John Evans Atta Mills and John Dramani Mahama.

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Speaking on GHOne TV’s Hard Talk program, he clarified that Mahama’s move to set up the ministry was backed by a broader constitutional framework designed to prioritize the role of young people in national development.

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“You can’t force anything on President Mahama if he doesn’t believe in it. The creation of this ministry was not my idea. The constitutional review document, led by President Mills and President Mahama, made a case for the establishment of a ministry solely for youth development,” he stated.

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Reaffirming the president’s vision, Opare Addo stressed that Mahama understands the importance of placing young people at the heart of Ghana’s democracy.

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He noted that the Youth Development and Empowerment Ministry is a strategic move to ensure young people are actively involved in shaping the nation’s future.

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He further assured that the ministry will work to enhance opportunities for the youth, ensuring their voices are heard in policy-making and national decision-making processes.

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