Akuapem North MP marks International Day of Older Persons with support programme

He said older persons should not merely live longer but should be able to enjoy their later years with dignity, good health and the support they need.

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has called for greater respect and support for older persons, saying society should consider how it would want to be treated in old age.“How we want to be honoured in our later stages in life, we need to honour this same older generation,” Mr Awuku said in an interview after a programme to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons in his constituency.