Picture Story: Youth Speak Forum 2024

August 17, 2024, the Youth Speak Forum took place at Mawuli School, bringing together young leaders, stakeholders, and parliamentary candidates for Ho Central to discuss important issues facing the youth of Ho.

The forum opened with a warm welcome from the Volta Heritage Dance Ensemble, showcasing traditional music and dance, and setting a vibrant tone for the Youth Speak Forum.

Various stakeholders and organizing partners took the stage to address the audience, emphasizing their commitment to supporting youth initiatives and fostering collaboration.

Mr Charles Kwesi Gomenu, the Ho Municipal Director of the National Youth Authority

Courage Komla Asase, Managing Director for Node Eight.

.Mr. Vincent Adzika, the Ho Municipal Director at The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Youth Speak Forum 2024.

Princess Lovia Tetteh, Executive Director LoveAid Foundation, Youth Speak Forum 2024.

Each candidate shared their visions and plans to address pressing community issues during the Youth Speak forum if elected. Key speakers included aspiring MPs like Mawulorm Kwame Klutse (Independent) and Edem Kofi Kpotosu (NDC), although the NPP candidate, Hon. Divine RK Bosson (Current/Outgoing Ho Municipal Chief Executive), was notably absent.

Edem Kofi Kpotosu (NDC Candidate), shared his vision and plan at the Youth Speak Forum 2024.

Mawulorm Kwame Klutse (Independent Candidate) shared his vision and plan at the Youth Speak Forum 2024.

Panel Discussion

Elvis Kofi Bomasah led a panel discussion with the candidates, where they discussed key issues affecting the youth and outlined their proposed solutions.

(Left Side: Moderator: Elvis Kofi Bomasah, Center: Edem Kofi Kpotosu (NDC), Right Side: Independent Candidate: Mawulorm Kwame Klutse – Youth Speak Forum 2024)

Young and Safe Advocates Present Key Issues, Candidates Offer Solutions

Key issues were raised by the Young and Safe Advocates during the panel discussion session, as identified in the Ho Youth Well-being Report, which provides essential insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the youth in the region.

Candidates responded with their proposed solutions: Mawulorm Kwame Klutse emphasized youth empowerment and agricultural job creation, while Edem Kofi Kpotosu focused on enhancing vocational training and business partnerships.

(Young leaders, Stakeholders, Young and Safe Advocates and Parliamentary Candidates at the Youth Speak Forum 2024)

The Youth Speak Forum provided a vital platform for the youth of Ho to voice their concerns and facilitated meaningful dialogue between young advocates and candidates. By utilizing the Ho Youth Well-being Report, the event marked a significant step toward greater youth engagement and accountability in shaping the future of their community.