𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

MONROVIA – The Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia has issued an official statement in support of the nationwide anti-drug campaign march held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Capitol Building. The Caucus described the peaceful march—organized under heavy rainfall—as a bold, courageous, and patriotic act in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Liberia.

In the official statement, the Caucus extended its full commendation to the organizers and participants, emphasizing that the campaign signifies a timely call for national reawakening, particularly for the protection and future of Liberia’s youth.

“This campaign is a courageous stand against a growing national threat. Our young people deserve a future free from the devastating grip of drugs, and we, as mothers, lawmakers, and leaders, are fully committed to that cause,” said Hon. Ellen Attoh Wreh, Chairperson of the Women’s Legislative Caucus.

Members of the Legislature—majority of whom were women lawmakers—actively participated in the march, joining civil society actors, youth groups, and concerned citizens. Clad in symbolic black t-shirts with powerful slogans like “Say No to Drugs” and “Stop Drug Trafficking,” campaigners sent a strong message to policymakers and enforcers about the urgency of addressing the drug crisis.

The Caucus highlighted the 2023 Amendment to Liberia’s Drug Law, which classified drug-related offenses as non-bailable, with the aim to regulate and eradicate the illegal importation, trafficking, and abuse of narcotics. However, the Caucus acknowledged growing concerns over lack of full enforcement, pledging to increase legislative oversight on the matter.

“We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring this law is fully implemented and that relevant institutions are held accountable. The Ministry of Justice, the LDEA, and the judiciary must rise to the occasion,” the statement added. The Women’s Legislative Caucus concluded by calling for national solidarity and stronger institutional cooperation to create a drug-free Liberia, declaring that the time to act is now.