The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has tasked African leaders to focus on improving the living conditions on the continent in order to prevent its citizens from using dangerous routes to seek greener pastures abroad.

In a statement to celebrate African Union (AU) Day on Friday, May 25, 2018, the party indicated that even though there is supposedly freedom in many parts of the continent, there are many countries suffering from conflict and insecurity.

They are therefore demanding that the AU works assiduously to ensure that security on the continent is paramount in all continental discussions.

In addition, the PPP called on AU leaders to unite in drawing up programmes that will lead to poverty reduction on the continent.

“We believe if African leaders could provide better living conditions and jobs for their people, many of their citizens will not risk using dangerous routes to seek greener pastures abroad. African leaders must use the resources of Africa to benefit Africans,” the statement stated.

It further noted that “Africans need accelerated economic growth, independence, and improved security for all its citizens.”

This year’s AU Day is marked on the theme: “Winning the fight against corruption: A sustainable path to Africa’s development.”