The Member of Parliament for the Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has charged Muslim youth to denounce their involvement in substance and drug abuse to enable them to achieve their goals in the future.
Protozoa, as he is popularly called, bitterly bemoaned the menace among the youth and indicated that if precautionary measures are not taken, the country’s future would be bleak.
Frank Asiedu Bekoe underscored the importance of a national effort in helping to curb the menace and secure the future of the youth.
He reiterated his commitment to lead a crusade against opioids and substance abuse among the youth, to let them know the health hazards associated with such acts and discourage them from engaging in it.
The lawmaker for Suhum made these remarks during the climax of Eid al-Adha prayers observed by the Muslim community in his constituency, to thank Allah for their successful fasting and prayers.
Protozoa then assured his constituents that he would continue preaching against hard drugs until there are zero cases of youth engaging in substance abuse in the constituency.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Suhum Municipality, Lydia Ohenewaa, mentioned that youth development is dear to the heart of the National Democratic Congress government, hence the implementation of numerous programs and policies to benefit and shape their future.
She emphasized the key role of the Muslim community in nation-building.
Lydia Ohenewaa appealed to the people of Suhumman to rally behind the Assembly to ensure its success, so that more infrastructure projects can be executed to transform the municipality.
However, the Parish Priest for All Saints Anglican Church in Suhum, Rev’d Canon Lawrence Charles Amankah Kwabena, who joined the prayer session, entreated the Muslim and Christian community to foster unity and understand that they are one people with a common destiny.
“The cordial relationship between Christians and Muslims has made Ghana known as one of the most peaceful countries in the world, and they will continue to strengthen and maintain these bonds to uphold the peace of the country,” he opined.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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