The Director of Communications at State House Myk Berewa, has sparked a heated political debate by alleging that the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is responsible for the emergence of the Kush drug epidemic currently affecting Sierra Leone’s youth.

In a statement shared on social media, the Director wrote:

“They claimed we weren’t doing anything about Kush, but they left out that it was all part of the mess they created and left. Kush showed up in Salone in 2016. It wasn’t just austerity they dumped on us; they also left us with cliques.”

The post suggests that the arrival of Kush, a highly addictive synthetic drug, coincided with the previous APC administration’s tenure, accusing the party of leaving behind both economic hardship and social disorder.

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The statement has generated mixed reactions nationwide. Supporters of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) view it as a reminder of how the drug crisis began under the former government, while critics argue that the current administration should focus on tackling the epidemic rather than attributing blame.

Kush has since grown into a national crisis in sierra Leone, devastating communities and claiming young lives. Despite ongoing government crackdowns and public awareness campaigns, the drug continues to spread, raising urgent concerns about public health, law enforcement, and rehabilitation efforts.

As the debate continues, many citizens are calling for a unified, nationwide response to the epidemic, emphasizing that drug abuse is a collective challenge that transcends politics.

Whether the responsibility lies in the past or present, one truth remains: the Kush crisis demands immediate and coordinated action to protect Sierra Leone’s youth and safeguard the nation’s future.