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  "id": 677750,
  "title": "Mahama’s youthful government delivering excellently – Osman Ayariga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga-677750",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T15:54:28.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga/"
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  "account": "Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has commended President John Dramani Mahama's administration for effectively showcasing the capabilities of young people in governance. Ayariga emphasized that the youthful makeup of the current administration serves as a powerful testament to the potential of young people to significantly contribute to national development. During the second day of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi, Ayariga called on African leaders to learn from Mahama's approach to integrating youth into governance. He highlighted that Mahama's government exemplifies what young people can accomplish when provided with opportunities. Ayariga stressed that youth inclusion in leadership must be about more than just representation; it should focus on the young people's ability to deliver tangible results for citizens. He urged African leaders to emulate Mahama's traits and demonstrate a youthful government that performs exceptionally well. Ayariga also advised young leaders to maintain high standards in their conduct, as their actions could either open doors for other young people to join leadership or close those opportunities.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for demonstrating that young people can deliver effectively when given the opportunity to serve in government. Mr Ayariga said the youthful composition of the current administration was a strong demonstration of the capacity of young people […]",
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        "title": "African youth are ready to lead today, not tomorrow – Osman Ayariga",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama’s youthful government delivering excellently – Osman Ayariga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mahamas-youthful-government-delivering-excellently-osman-ayariga-683664",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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