IPNEWS: Hon. Thomas Goshua, the Representative for Electoral District #5, has voiced strong concerns regarding the government’s commitment to combatting drug abuse in the country. In a recent statement, Goshua asserted that the administration is failing to take the issue seriously, undermining efforts to address what he deems a national crisis.

Goshua highlighted that an initial allocation of US$1.9 million was proposed in the national budget to tackle drug-related issues. However, he revealed that the Ministry of Finance subsequently removed these funds, citing a lack of personnel to manage drug enforcement operations.

“What about those currently working to confiscate these huge drug shipments across the country? They are making efforts, but both the legislature and the executive are not treating this as a serious fight,” Goshua stated, emphasizing the need for more robust support for those on the front lines of drug enforcement.

The lawmaker also criticized the government’s handling of drug abuse, noting that while President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has labeled the issue a “National Health Emergency,” little has been done to address it effectively. “This lack of action is detrimental to all of us,” he said, calling for urgent and decisive measures to combat drug and substance abuse in Liberia.

Goshua’s remarks reflect a growing frustration among lawmakers and community leaders regarding the government’s priorities in addressing drug-related issues.