Accra: The Paga Youth Movement has pledged its full commitment to support security agencies in the Kassena-Nankana West District to clamp down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities threatening the peace and development of the area. The Movement, a non-partisan, development-driven youth association, is concerned about the widespread illicit drug trade in the township and its adverse impact on the youth.
According to Ghana News Agency, the pledge was made when the newly elected executives of the association paid a courtesy call on the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Paga. The visit aimed to introduce themselves and explore areas of collaboration for maintaining security and harmony in the district.
Mr. Wenawome Aborah, Chairman of the Paga Youth Movement, commended the GIS for their dedication to the community, stating the Association's readiness to partner in safeguarding lives and property. He expressed commitment to helping crack down on drug traffickers, sharing that the movement had gathered intelligence on how they operate and was aware of influences undermining the officers' work.
Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Mr. William Kwame Sabi, the Paga Sector Commander of the GIS, praised the youth movement for their resolve, noting that security required active community participation. He expressed gratitude for their commitment to providing timely information to aid in the arrest of offenders.
At a separate visit to the Kassena-Nankana West District Assembly, Mr. Stephen Aeke Akurugo, the District Chief Executive, appealed to the youth movement to support the Assembly in protecting public lands from encroachment. He urged collaboration with traditional leaders and stakeholders to resolve land-related disputes.
The Chairman pledged the Movement's readiness to engage landowners and community elders to secure and demarcate public lands, assuring financial assistance for land documentation processes. He also called on the Assembly to expedite work on local development projects, including the Agenda 111 hospital project and improving infrastructure.
He assured the DCE of the Movement's collaboration with the Assembly, traditional leaders, and security agencies to maintain a peaceful environment, free from threats that could undermine the district's progress.
