The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia extends its full commendation and support to the organizers and participants of the recent anti-drug campaign march to the Capitol Building.
According to the group, the nationwide initiative, held under torrential rains on Thursday, August 7, 2025, represents a courageous and patriotic stand against the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking in the Country.
The Caucus views such campaign as a vital and timely call for national reawakening—particularly for the young people, many of whom have fallen victim to the devastating consequences of narcotics use and addiction.
” We recognize the urgency of this crisis and acknowledge the collective efforts of citizens, civil society organizations, and youth advocates who have chosen to raise their voices and take action”, they stated.
As part of the national campaign, Several members of the Legislature, the majority of whom are women, including Ellen Attoh Wreh, Chairperson of the Women’s Legislative Caucus, and her members, joined the peaceful demonstrators, who were uniformly dressed in symbolic black t-shirts bearing strong messages such as “Say No to Drugs” and “Stop Drug Trafficking.” Their presence alongside campaigners further reinforces the collective resolve to end the scourge of drugs in Liberia.
“As a legislative body, we recall the passage of the landmark 2023 Amendment to the Drug Law, which rendered drug-related offenses non-bailable and sought to regulate, control, and eradicate the illegal importation, exportation, use, and proliferation of narcotic substances across Liberia. While the law represents a significant milestone, we acknowledge concerns raised by the public regarding its implementation and enforcement”, they added.
At the same time, The Women’s Legislative Caucus reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that the law is not just symbolic, but fully executed to protect the children, youth, and communities from the long-term effects of drug abuse.
Moreover, the female Legislative caucus, call on all relevant government institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), and the judiciary, to uphold their constitutional and moral responsibility in enforcing the law without fear or favor.
“We stand in solidarity with every Liberian calling for a drug-free society. The future of Liberia depends on the health, well-being, and empowerment of its people—particularly our youth. The time to act is now”, they reiterated.
