The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has advised young people against entering politics with the intention of making money.

According to Mr Salam Mustapha, politics  is "hard work" and requires so much sacrifice to the extent that some costs made are not recovered.

He said it is “a difficult enterprise to venture into and young people should not think it’s a quick fix because it’s not.”

“If you go into politics because you want to make money, you’ll be disappointed,” he added.

It is the notion by many that politicians are well to do due to their undertakings. Therefore many have expressed interest in becoming politicians.

On his part, Mr Mustapha explained “he loves politics because it gives him an understanding of human nature and the country in general.”

Born and bred in Tamale among 10 siblings, the NPP National Youth Organiser said he started and completed his primary education in Tamale.

He continued to Tamale SHS, University of Development Studies, and then, to the University of Salford – Manchester, UK.

He’s a Project Management and Development Specialist by profession.