The Parliament of Sierra Leone has on Tuesday 12th March 2024 unanimously decided to invite the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare, head of the Sierra Leone Police, and The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency to appear before Honourable Members of Parliament on Monday 18/03/2024 in Committee Room 1, Parliament Building to update lawmakers on the incessant and negative impact of the dangerous drug (Kush) on the youthful population of Sierra Leone.
This decision was for Parliament to take appropriate measures to combat the situations in the country.
The said motion was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business – Hon. Bashiru Silikie and seconded by Hon. Mohamed Trawallie Fofanah from Kambia District.
Prior to this decision, Hon. Members from both sides of the political parties deliberated on the negative effects of the ‘kush ‘ drug on society and the number of young men and women who are dying from the incredulous drug addiction.
Hon Members called for stronger measures to be instituted against the drug lords including the importers and sellers of the harmful substances.
During the debate, both Leaders of the House promised to work in consonance to address the national menace and also recommended to the government for stronger penalties to be instituted for lawbreakers.
