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Drug abuse among youth alarming- Stephen Amoah warns
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has raised concern over what he describes as the growing problem of drug abuse among young people in Ghana.
He warned that the situation is becoming a serious threat to the future of the country.
Speaking with the media, he observed that drug use was becoming common in many communities.
He noted that in almost every area one visits, there are visible signs of drug activity involving young people.
He described the trend as extremely alarming and stressed that it is damaging the health, productivity, and well-being of the youth.
He added that the problem, if not addressed, could have long-term effects on the country’s development, economy, and social structure.
He called for deliberate and coordinated national action to tackle the issue. He emphasised the need for reliable data, questioning whether authorities have accurate records on the number of affected youth, the prevalence of drug hotspots, and the scale of the problem.
Without credible data, he argued, it would be difficult for the country to design effective solutions.
He urged the government to increase investment in prevention and rehabilitation efforts, support private organisations and NGOs working in the area, and involve religious bodies in addressing what he described as a national challenge.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama this afternoon visited two survivors of Saturday’s Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 military hospital in Accra.
The survivors, were among Ghanaian tomato traders on board a truck, which was ambushed by armed bandits in northern Burkina Faso.
President Mahama, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, commiserated with the victims and assured them their bills will be absorbed by government.
The president, who was in Takoradi earlier in the morning to open the Minerals Commission’s Local Content Summit, went straight to the hospital from the airport to visit the injured traders.
Seven other Ghanaian traders were killed in the attack and have since been buried.
The survivors were successfully transported home by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not disclose a prima facie case.
President John Dramani Mahama had referred a total of ten petitions to the Chief Justice on November 25, 2025, following submissions from individuals and groups calling for the removal of the officials.
The petitions included seven against the Electoral Commission leadership and three against the Special Prosecutor.
In a letter to the President dated January 26, 2026, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated that the petitions did not establish sufficient grounds to warrant further investigations.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister and Spokesperson to the President, confirmed the decision, noting that no action will be taken based on the petitions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
