Ras Wormz appeals to traditional leaders to champion fight against drug abuse
Ras Wormz urges chiefs, queen mothers and community leaders to use their influence to curb substance abuse and protect young people.
Musician and cultural enthusiast Asampana Michael Abembila, popularly known as Ras Wormz, has appealed to traditional leaders in the Upper East Region to use their influence to intensify the fight against drug abuse in communities.
He called on chiefs, queen mothers, landlords and other community leaders to educate residents, discourage drug abuse and support measures to protect young people from the harmful effects of substance abuse.
Speaking on Voices of Change on Mike FM on Saturday, September 26, Ras Wormz, who uses music, proverbs and traditional values to promote culture and social change, expressed concern over the growing impact of substance abuse on the youth.
“Substance abuse is eating up the youth. It has become like fashion, they are being destroyed. You will see a young person growing up with a promising future and the next time you are seeing him, he is wasted. This is pitiful,” he lamented.
Ras Wormz made a passionate appeal to traditional leaders and other influential members of society to intervene, stressing that although the problem may not be completely eradicated, concerted efforts could help reduce its impact on communities.
He specifically urged traditional leaders to consider using their authority to formulate and enforce community by-laws aimed at protecting young people and dealing with persons involved in the illegal drug trade.
The musician further called on players in the creative industry to join the campaign by using their platforms to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and encourage positive behavioural change.
He also urged members of the public to take responsibility for correcting and guiding young people whenever necessary, saying positive interventions in the life of one child could influence others.
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