A youth advocate in Nandom, Delle K. Martin, has urged young people to reject political insults, intolerance, and violence, and to shun the growing use of illicit drugs. He stated that these two major threats - toxic politics and drug abuse - are undermining the potential of the youth, who are the foundation of Nandom and the nation's future workforce. Mr. Martin made the call in a press statement on October 2, 2026.
Mr. Martin lamented that political discourse in Nandom, both within and between political parties, has been characterised by reckless insults, intolerance, and violence, instead of an exchange of ideas and policies. He emphasized that young people must not lose sight of the purpose of politics and democracy, which is to promote individual growth, social development, and collective wellbeing.
The youth advocate urged young people to focus on personal development and constructive dialogue that promotes peace and unity. He believes that by doing so, they can build a community founded on respect, responsibility, peace, and development. Mr. Martin also called on traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, security agencies, and the government to take urgent action to address the issue of drug abuse.
Mr. Martin described the surge in illicit drug use among young people in Nandom and across Ghana as alarming, linking it to violence, crime, ill health, and social instability. He stressed that urgent action is needed through public education, enforcement, rehabilitation, and job creation to address this issue.
The youth advocate's call to action comes at a time when Nandom is experiencing significant growth and development. Recently, the Nandom Community Bank recorded GH₵81.8m asset growth, and stakeholders are rallying for urgent recapitalisation. Additionally, WaterAid Ghana and Guinness Ghana have commissioned major water expansion projects in Nadowli and Nandom.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has also been engaging party youth activists in Nandom on peaceful election and fostering youth patriotism for peaceful election. These efforts aim to promote peace, unity, and development in the municipality.
Key stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, security agencies, and the government, are expected to play a crucial role in addressing the issues of political insults and drug abuse in Nandom.
Key points
- Delle K. Martin urges young people to reject political insults, intolerance, and violence.
- The surge in illicit drug use among young people in Nandom and across Ghana is alarming.
- Urgent action is needed through public education, enforcement, rehabilitation, and job creation to address drug abuse.
