‘Stay away from illicit drugs’

 The Abola Piam We Oblahii Mantse I, Nii Ayi Tunma, has appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and channel their energies into education and productive ventures that would prepare them for the future.

According to him, some young people were heavy dependents on drugs which was wiping away their pre­cious futures.

Speaking during the Pobiman Homowo festival celebration last weekend, Nii Tunma emphasised that the wellbeing of the youth was central to the progress of both family and country.

“My advice to the youth is that they should stop using drugs. Some of them are using these blue, red and other substances that would only create health problems in future,” he stressed.

Commenting on the festi­val, he said it was not only about preserving culture and tradition but also about reflecting on the responsibil­ities of the present genera­tion.

He said drug abuse was crippling the potential of many young people, there­by reducing their ability to contribute meaningfully to society. .

He, however, sounded op­timistic that with the right guidance and support, young people could rise above the challenges they face and take up their rightful place as leaders.

The Head of the Abola Piam We, Nurudin Nii Ardey Tackie Obllie, underlined that the Homowo festival serves as a gathering of family members and clans­men to offer prayers, seek protection from their forefa­thers, and strengthen unity.

Furthermore, Nii Tackie Obllie cautioned against en­croachment on family lands, stressing that the land at some parts of Pobiman which included Doodu, Sly city, Electoral Commission down, Rock Church, among others belongs to the family and not to individuals parading themselves as chiefs.

“This is a family land, not a stolen land. Anyone who has bought land with­out proper documentation from the family should come forward so we can regular­ise it. We are Pobiman, and our doors are open to all who want clarification,” he declared.

By Cecilia Yada Lagba

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