A Former Assembly Member for the Chache Electoral Area in the Bole District,Mr Alim Kuusaari has cautioned that the future of many Ghanaian youth is in danger if urgent steps are not taken to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and addiction.
He expressed deep concern over the increasing number of young people engaging in behaviours that threaten their health, safety, and future prospects.
Despite the worrying trend, Mr Kuusaari maintained that the situation can be turned around if collective action is taken.
He urged traditional leaders, religious institutions, security agencies, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to address the problem.
Speaking on Yagbon Radio local program dubbed ” Jaanuor buur” on Saturday 8,2026, Mr Kuusaari appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and social vices that could ruin their lives and opportunities.
He emphasised the need for community-driven initiatives to support prevention, rehabilitation, and education to safeguard the next generation.
“The current difficulties as a nation are partly due to the gradual surge of societal indiscipline, especially among the youth,” he noted.
He added that “drug abuse leads to deterioration of physical and mental health, an increase in crime rates, social unrest, and destruction of lives and properties.”
Mr Kuusaari, expressed worry over how some energetic youth are dying at the hands of illicit drugs.
He emphasised the need for stronger stakeholder collaboration to address the issue, which he indicated threatens the nation’s development and security.
source: Yagbonradioonline
