The 30-member house comprised 17 majority members representing 55 percent, while the minority side made of 13 representations translating into 45 percent.

The Youth Parliament is a crucial house, which seeks to establish sustainable relationship between youth groups and governance structures in decision-making process, champion the interest of the youth and advocate better development outcomes.

The house, known as Wa West Youth Parliament, was tasked to address critical issues like drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, security matters, falling standards of education, and many others that undermined their growth and development.

Mr Mumuni Sulemana, the Director of Programmes and Operations of NYA launching the Parliament in Wechiau urged the members to bury their political colours as the platform was a non-partisan legal weapon to 'fight' for development in the District.

"You are representing the youth and the voiceless and for that matter you might fight for their interests in a diplomatic manner", he said.

He advised the youth to raise and discuss issues devoid of partisan political opinions or insinuations but solely base their contributions on facts to ensure successful deliberations.

The Upper West Regional Director of NYA, Mr Archibald Donkoh, said the Youth Authority would be looking forward to witnessing contributions of brilliant ideas that would bring to bear on local development.

He appealed to stakeholders and traditional leaders to support the youth to ensure their efforts bore good fruits that would be leveraged on the district.

The concept of Youth Parliament was created to enhance youth participation in the governance process at the local level, which seeks to encourage young people to contribute towards discussions and decision-making.

Mr Adams Sabogu was appointed Speaker of the Wa West Youth Parliament.