GCBC Demands Urgent Action Against Hard Drugs

Crack down on drug traffickers - GCBC urges govt

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called for urgent and coordinated national action to stem the growing menace of illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the country. The Bishops said the fight against narcotic drugs required stronger enforcement, tighter surveillance and greater collaboration among the government, law enforcement agencies, the Church, families and other …

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Decry Escalating Drug Menace as Threat to Moral Fabric, Urge Immediate Action

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have raised concern over the escalating drug menace in the country, warning that the growing problem is threatening the moral fabric of society and calling for immediate and concerted action to address the impact of the trend, particularly on young people. In a statement issued on Monday, September 21, the members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) lamented that the drug menace strikes at the heart of the …

GCBC demands urgent action against hard drugs

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is calling for a coordinated national response to the trafficking and use of illicit drugs, describing the issue as an urgent concern requiring action from government and other stakeholders. The Bishops want key institutions including the Ghana Police Service, Narcotics Control Commission, Customs Division, port authorities, the judiciary and educational […]

Catholic Bishops call for urgent national action against drug trafficking

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for urgent and coordinated action to fight illegal drug trafficking and drug abuse in the country. The Bishops described the growing drug problem as a serious national concern and a major moral issue that requires the attention of everyone. They said the recent seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes […]

Treat the fight against narcotics as an urgent national concern - Catholic Bishops appeal to Gov't

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called on the government to treat the fight against narcotics as an urgent national concern and pursue a coordinated strategy involving key state institutions.