Cestos City, Rivercess County – A lead campaigner of the “Say No To Drugs” campaign, Madam Wheamar Dordy Banneh Krah, has issued a passionate call to parents, community leaders, and the wider citizenry to recognize drug abuse as a major threat to the future of Liberia.
In an exclusive interview with Verity News, Madam Krah warned that the harmful impact of drugs extends beyond the individuals who use them, affecting families, communities, and the nation’s development as a whole.
“Every Liberian is in one way or another affected by this deadly substance that is destroying our young generation,” she said. “This is a national crisis, and we must all rise to confront it.”
As the nation prepares for the much-anticipated August 7 Nationwide Anti-Drug Campaign, Madam Krah called on all citizens to actively support the initiative, which aims not only to raise awareness but also to demand stronger government action.
“This campaign is more than a street protest,” she explained. “We intend to petition the Government of Liberia to go beyond existing efforts and laws. What we are asking for is urgent, sustained action that will save lives.”
Krah emphasized that the campaign is non-political and not directed against the government. Instead, she urged institutions like the Ministry of Justice, as well as judges and magistrates, to take firmer stands against drug traffickers and users alike.
“Our message is simple: this is not a fight between political sides—this is a fight for the soul of our nation,” she said.
According to organizers, the “Say No To Drugs” campaign was launched to alert the Liberian government to the alarming rise in drug trafficking and abuse, particularly among young people. Advocates cite increasing cases of addiction, mental health issues, and even deaths linked to drug use, warning that if the crisis is left unchecked, the country could face devastating long-term consequences.
Madam Krah concluded by calling on young people to play an active role in the fight against drugs.
“The youth are not just victims—they can be leaders in this movement. Together, we can build a generation free from the shackles of addiction,” she stressed.
As August 7 approaches, campaigners are hopeful that the day will mark a turning point in Liberia’s ongoing struggle against drugs.
