Peaceful Elections in Ghana

Abdul-Kadir Ameyaw

“Elections are not about pulling the guns, knives and fighting against the people,” said Abdul-Kadir Ameyaw, (YES 2011) from Ghana.

Abdul describes described local elections as chaotic, with fighting in the streets. He believes that the violence stems from a lack of education–people don’t have the tools to find peaceful solutions to their frustration with the government.While studying in the United States, Abdul saw a big contrast in how peaceful elections were. 

The education activism theme at the YES Istanbul workshop helps alumni to formulate and implement a project that educates and raises awareness about a particular issue in their home countries. The participants are guided through all five steps of the project cycle model in details in order to assist them on how to design and manage a sustainable project. Abdul decided to be a part of a group of active YES alumni to advocate for peaceful elections in Ghana, which was funded by Alumni Innovative Fund.