Prince Mathias Nagbe
In a passionate interview expressed on Center Street in central Monrovia, Archbishop Dr. Victor Moses, the spiritual head of the Provincial Church of Liberia, lamented the dire state of the economy and the alarming rate of substance abuse among young people in Monrovia and its environment.
According to Archbishop Moses, the current economic hardship in the country is taking a toll on the lives of Liberians, particularly the youth, who are increasingly turning to drugs and substance abuse as a means of escape.
Meanwhile, He expressed deep concern over the prevalence of substance abuse, which he described as a “silent killer” that is claiming the lives of many young Liberians across the country.
The archbishop was particularly scathing in his criticism of the government of President Joseph N. Boakai, which he accused of being inactive in addressing the issue of substance abuse and the importation of illicit drugs into the country.
For his part, he alleged that the government is not doing enough to arrest and prosecute those responsible for importing and distributing these substances, and that this lack of action is exacerbating the problem.”
The government is not doing anything to stop the importers of these deadly substances,” Archbishop Moses declared. “
They are just sitting and watching as our young people are being destroyed by these drugs. It is a shame and a tragedy that our government is not taking concrete steps to address this issue.”
The Archbishop’s comments have sparked a lively debate in Liberian society, with many citizens expressing frustration over the government’s handling of the economy and the substance abuse crisis.
The issue of substance abuse has become a major concern in Liberia, with many young people struggling with addiction and related health problems.
In response to the Archbishop’s comments, the government has yet to issue an official statement. However, sources close to the presidency have indicated that the government is taking steps to address the issue of substance abuse, including working with international partners to strengthen border controls and enhance law enforcement efforts.
The situation remains a pressing concern for Liberians, who are calling for more concrete actions from the government to address the root causes of the economy hardship and substance abuse.
As the country continues to grapple with these challenges, the voice of Archbishop Moses and other stakeholders will likely continue to push for more decisive action from the government.
He concludes that the church and other apostles will continue to pray for the nation of Liberia to transform into a better understanding in our leadership structure for the youthful population across the fifteen political sub divisions of Liberia and beyond borders in achieving their Constitutional rights and future goal, he added.
