Napo charges NUGS: Guard against partisan political infiltration within your ranks

The vice-presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on student leaders to guard against political infiltration within their ranks.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 57th National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) Delegates Congress held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday (21 September), Dr Opoku Prempeh aka “Napo” said such a situation can undermine the integrity and mission of student organizations.

Reflecting on his past experiences as Minister of Education, he recounted a time when division plagued student leadership, particularly during his tenure when there were two competing NUGS presidents —one from the NDC and the other from the NPP. He urged the leadership to foster a spirit of inclusiveness and cooperation, rather than becoming a tool for partisan politics.

“I believe any government worth its salt should engage with key stakeholders who aren’t necessarily aligned with their political party. One such crucial body is NUGS, and that’s why I worked to ensure reconciliation between the two factions. NUGS plays a vital role in championing quality education and upholding integrity in our country”, he explained.

“Even at the level of NUGS we should show leadership. Leadership with a conscience. Leadership in aspiring for the country and what the current leaders cannot do”, he continued.

The former Energy Minister also renewed his call for political parties to sign an anti-galamsey pact, emphasizing the urgent need for a unified front against illegal mining activities. He stressed that tackling the menace requires collaboration across the political spectrum to implement effective policies and enforce regulations.

This event was held under the theme: “Depoliticizing education and upholding integrity; the role of stakeholders for national development”. The congress will see delegates electing new leadership to manage the affairs of the country’s largest students’ union.

NUGS president Alex Kyeremeh Frimpong emphasized the union’s significant strides in bridging the gap between students and decision-makers in the country.

He outlined the union’s achievements in ensuring that the voices of students are heard and represented in key national decisions.

“We have worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between students and decision-makers, ensuring that students have a say in the decision-making process. Students abroad who complained about delays in their stipend payments had their issues resolved. The government listened to our plea regarding allowances and the Student Loan Trust Fund,” he noted.

The NUGS President also urged students to understand that progress can be made through dialogue rather than resorting to demonstrations.

“Achieving all these great things doesn’t necessarily mean taking to the streets for protests. Through consistent engagement with authorities, we’ve been able to make substantial progress,” Kyeremeh added.

Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Asaase Newsroom, Kumasi

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