Liberian Pastor Urges President Bio to Ban Tramadol Amidst Rising Youth Addiction Concerns
Sahid Bangura A Renowned Liberian Pastor, Philip Borbor Joshua has made a direct appeal to Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, urging him to implement an immediate ban on the importation, sale, and distribution of tramadol within the country.
Citing a recent visit where he witnessed the drug’s devastating impact, Pastor Joshua expressed deep concern over the growing addiction among Sierra Leonean youth and its potential to cripple the nation’s future.
In a formal letter addressed to President Bio, Pastor Joshua detailed his observations, stating, “During my recent visit to the country, I witnessed firsthand the devastating impact this drug is having on the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of many young citizens.” He described the widespread abuse as “destroying individual lives” and threatening the future of Sierra Leone.
Pastor Joshua, who also has a son studying in Sierra Leone, conveyed his personal anxiety about the dangerous environment fostered by tramadol abuse. He emphasized the risk of losing an entire generation to drug dependency if swift action is not taken.
In his recommendation, the Liberian pastor’s appealed with President Bio to place a ban on the importation, sale, and distribution of tramadol without strict medical authorization, and to reinforce law enforcement efforts to prevent illegal tramadol shipments at borders and ports.
He further recommended a national awareness campaign targeting schools, communities, and media outlets to educate young people about the dangers of drug abuse, and also increased support for rehabilitation programs to aid those already struggling with tramadol addiction.
“Protecting our young people from the scourge of drug abuse is not just an urgent need; it is an investment in the future stability, security, and prosperity of Sierra Leone,” Pastor Joshua stated in his letter.
He concluded by expressing confidence in President Bio’s leadership and commitment to the nation’s youth that it would lead to an effective resolution of the crisis.
One thing I want to know is that, are they forcing the youths to take these drugs, is it free of cost, is it that with this drugs all their problems are free, or this is the only way to tarnish president Bio’s Government? If yes let them continue, if no again let them continue, we the remaining ones will soon start to marry six, six. When need more shortage of man. Because I don’t believe if this is because of no job for the youths, because the money they are spending every month to purchase this drugs it’s enough to start a business.
Imagine some areas this thing cost Le 20 for a tablet, multiply it by 3 it’s Le 60 for a day times 30 for a month equal to Le 1,800.
Guys keep this money for three months you will start a good busines.
Anyway I rest my case here.
I want you to know that if the government pays more attention to that drug for coming in the country it will help so many youth let just say the president stop the incoming of the drug and the medical team decided to work with the government to stop this drug abuse trust me my brother it will stop so I want to tell you that if the government ready to stop this misuse of drug it will stop
I will be very much glad if that come true
225 is very dangerous
Please Mr president ban this 225 immediately
This is the 50 reason fr me to strongly believe that Christianity is a fake religion
As a pastor as u call yourself is it necessary to demand that to the president why can’t u demand the president to eradicate prostitute, corruption in parliament, high cost of living to stop wasting money on traveling
To remove toll gate to mitigate fuel price
Have you ever demand to the president to reduce price of rice as a pastor u just went and collect fake certificate then come and call yourself pastor even the word pastor you don’t know how to interpret it
Shame on you
My conclusion here is
Do yea if u nr gt tin for tok we dea better mama salon e better keep quiet ok
Wea t tramadol do you
Ar nr blame u last week wea u go with condom na church woo that announced am ar beg if nr wan mk we burn u ose lef tramadol alon ok
So people take curses easily. Touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm. @Mansoor, be careful!
You look rude in your speech
You are not actually train well shame to your parents
I don’t think that this pastor / know what he’s saying, I strongly believe that he was taking about Cush and not tramadol, because within this short time cush has killed ten (10) that of tramadol