Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has expressed worry over what he describes as the worst situation for the youth of Ghana. He cites the rising unemployment rate in the country as one worrying feature in the lives of young Ghanaians. Mahama was speaking at the Youth Manifesto launch on Monday, August 12, 2024 when he made this known. He said under the current administration, "the situation for young people has become increasingly troubling. Unemployment is high, leaving many of you without hope or direction.