The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has voiced deep worry about the escalating problem of drug abuse among young people in Ghana, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to the nation’s future.
Sheikh Sharubutu raised these concerns during a courtesy call by the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, and members of the commission’s management team. The visit, which took place ahead of this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, formed part of NACOC’s preparations for World Drug Day, slated for June 26, 2026, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
The Chief Imam lamented that the indiscriminate use of illicit substances is destroying the potential of many young Ghanaians and called for urgent, collective action from all stakeholders. He commended NACOC for its sustained efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, describing the commission’s work as critical to safeguarding the well-being of young people and society as a whole.
For his part, Brigadier General Obuba Mantey thanked the Chief Imam for receiving the delegation and emphasized the pressing need for a united front to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse. He noted that the problem continues to shatter lives and undermine the future of the nation’s youth, stressing that NACOC cannot win the fight alone.
The NACOC delegation included the Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Barimah, along with other senior members of the management team. The visit also served to officially invite the Chief Imam to participate in the upcoming national event dedicated to intensifying advocacy against drug abuse.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com