Young Parliamentarians launch nationwide ghetto rescue campaign, starting in Ashaiman-FULL DETAILS

 The Young Parliamentarians Caucus has initiated a statewide mission to rescue drug users from ghettos in all 276 constituencies, commencing in Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region.

The Ghetto Rescue Operation initiative aims to prioritize the rehabilitation of drug users, particularly young people, by offering counseling, medical care, and reintegration chances to help them reconstruct their lives.

During their visit to the Ashaiman ghetto, Members of Parliament under 45 years old, along with psychologists and mental health officers, interacted with drug users, listened to their stories, and offered words of encouragement.

They also contributed food, water, soft drinks, and GHS 10,000 to help with the ongoing recovery operations.

Some people revealed heartbreaking accounts of decades-long addiction. "For the past 40 years, I've used a variety of narcotics, including red-red, mixed with other things. I want to stop, but it's been difficult. "I really need help," one man admitted. Another commented, "I've been using cocaine for ten years. "I try to quit, but my body keeps calling for it."

Joycelyn Tetteh Quashie, chairperson of the caucus and MP for North Dayi, underlined the mission's nonpartisan nature. "We do not condemn anyone. These are our brothers and sisters, and they require our assistance. We've put aside our political differences to combat this together," she remarked.
Mrs. Quashie also praised Speaker Alban Bagbin for his encouragement and support of the caucus' efforts.


Ashaiman MCE Freeman Tsekpo applauded the young MPs for their bold efforts to combat drug misuse and encourage rehabilitation in afflicted regions.

The initiative will see the young MPs and their colleagues travel to ghettos across the country to address the core causes of addiction and lobby for greater rehabilitation services.