The Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has launched a campaign against drug abuse, particularly opioids, which he says are “slipping young lives away.”
The initiative brings together health professionals, religious and traditional leaders, institutions, and identifiable groups. Youth groups will take a lead role in reaching out to their peers.
The campaign, themed “Life Not Poison,” aims to break the cycle of drug abuse that threatens to waste the potential of young people, starting from Suhum.
Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Asiedu Bekoe expressed deep concern over alarming social media content and documentaries highlighting the growing trend of drug abuse among the youth—whom he described as future leaders and potential parents.
“Ghana is in crisis. The rate of substance abuse is alarming,” he stated.
The launch event saw participation from the Suhum Chief Imam, health directorates, political leaders, and legal experts, all of whom addressed attendees.
Mr. Asiedu Bekoe explained that the campaign will be rolled out across various communities within and beyond the Suhum Constituency.
“I’m not only supporting emergency health needs, but also raising awareness, sensitising the public, and building a support system to connect affected youth with health officers and counsellors,” he said.
He stressed that the fight against substance abuse requires collective action, warning: “Red is not a painkiller—it’s a life killer.”
The MP urged the youth to stay focused and avoid drug use, stating that research has shown no benefits—only destruction, poverty, illness, and in some cases, death.
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