The women of Pujehun District have on Saturday 11th November, 2023 taken to the streets in a resolute campaign against the consumption of Kush and other harmful addictive substances.

Clad in black shirts and trousers, they marched in various parts of the district, vehemently chanting “NO MORE KUSH” while brandishing placards, mourning lives lost to the deadly substance.

Pujehun District becomes the pioneer in such a concerted effort to combat the scourge of Kush.

The women passionately appealed to both importers and sellers of Kush to cease their activities immediately.

Their heartfelt pleas extended to the younger generation, urging them to break away from the grip of Kush’s addiction.

With unwavering unity, the women vowed to publicly shame anyone involved in the trade of Kush, emphasizing the substance’s lethal consequences, which have claimed lives and left others mentally impaired.

Madam Mamawa Kaikai, the Mammy Queen for Pujehun District, expressed strong commitment, declaring that the women would not rest until they emerged victorious in the fight against Kush.

Madam Kaikai urged district and community stakeholders to implement effective strategies in the battle against this destructive substance.

District Youth Council Chairman Mohamed Kallon pledged the continuous support of the youth in the “Operation No More Kush” campaign, reinforcing the collaborative effort to eradicate the menace.

The march spanned various Chiefdoms in the district, with many women shedding tears as they shared personal stories of how their children had fallen victim to Kush. The emotional impact of these testimonies underscored the urgency of the campaign.

Mrs. Tiangay Konneh Palmer, Deputy Chairperson of the Pujehun District Council, affirmed the council’s dedication to supporting the women’s initiative in eradicating this perilous substance from the community.

Madam Bae Swaray, Headmistress of the Roman Catholic Primary School in Pujehun, and other teachers corroborated the severity of the issue, revealing that a significant number of pupils attend school under the influence of Kush.

They disclosed instances where pupils, influenced by the substance, threatened and physically assaulted teachers.

The revelation of teachers facing serious risks further highlights the critical need for collective and decisive action against the proliferation of Kush within Pujehun District and the country at large.

The “Operation No More Kush” campaign stands as a beacon of hope in the community’s united front against this escalating crisis.