[ 2011-05-25 ]

African leaders challenged to work towards a united continent
African Leaders have been asked to work towards a
strong, vibrant and united continent, and to
resist neo-colonialism in Africa.

They were reminded that despite the enormous
natural resources at their disposal, without
unity, Africa cannot experience any sustainable
development.

The call was contained in a statement signed by Mr
Albert Amekudzi, International Relations Secretary
of the Ghana Union of Professional Students
(GUPS), copied GNA in Accra, to mark the African
Union Day that falls on 25 Ma y.

“All African leaders who wish to see a peaceful
and developed Africa need to work towards peace,
eradication of hunger and diseases and building a
better future for the youth of today”, the
statement said.

It appealed to African leaders to involve the
youth in the building of a peaceful continent.

The statement said: “We remind African leaders
that the new revolution/rebellion in North Africa
is a signal to all long serving African leaders to
promote good governance and democracy in their
respective countries.”

The GUPS asked President Murmar Gaddafi, rebels
and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in
Libya to cease fire and adopt a new and different
strategy in resolving the political crisis in that
country, to end the killing of innocent civilians.


The statement said it is incumbent on President
Gaddafi to stop the destruction in Libya now.

It said: “We consider President Gaddafi to be a
man of integrity and dignity, who can bring peace
to Libya.”

The statement said: “We congratulate all African
Heads of State who have demonstrated a strong
commitment to building a united Africa.

The GUPS called on regional blocs on the continent
such as the Economic Community of West African
States, Southern Africa Development Community and
Eastern Africa Community to forge together towards
a united Africa.

Source - GNA

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