Grand Bassa Lawmaker Thomas Goshua Criticizes Government's Commitment to Drug Fight

Thomas Goshua, representative for Electoral District #5, has raised serious concerns about the government's commitment to combatting drug abuse in Liberia. In a recent statement, Goshua asserted that the administration is not taking the issue seriously, undermining efforts to address what he considers a national crisis.

Goshua pointed out that an initial allocation of US$1.9 million was proposed in the national budget for drug-related initiatives, but the Ministry of Finance later removed these funds, citing insufficient 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 emphasized, calling for greater support for frontline drug enforcement workers.

He also criticized the government's approach to drug abuse, noting that while President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared it a "National Health Emergency," little has been done to effectively address the issue. “This lack of action is detrimental to all of us,” he stated, urging 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 challenges.