The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has declared a renewed and uncompromising fight against rising youth indiscipline, drug abuse, and criminal activities in the constituency, describing the situation as a moral and security crisis that demands immediate action.
Speaking at a community durbar to commission a modern school complex for the State Experimental Basic School in Nhyiaeso, Dr. Amoah expressed deep worry about the increasing involvement of teenagers in serious crimes, including phone snatching, armed robbery, and substance abuse.
“The situation in Nhyiaeso has become deeply disturbing. Young boys — some not even 18 years old — are engaging in robbery, abusing drugs, and turning to crime for survival. We cannot allow this to continue,” the MP stated.
Dr. Amoah announced a strict new policy to arrest any youth under the age of 18 caught buying tobacco or alcohol, and warned that shop owners who aid such illegal acts would be held accountable under the law.
“We are drawing a red line. Any child under 18 who is sent to buy alcohol or tobacco will be arrested. Any vendor selling to them will face prosecution. Enough is enough,” he declared.
The MP also called for a total ban on unlicensed motorbikes in the constituency, which he said are often used by criminals to carry out phone snatching and armed robberies.
“These motorbikes are not just illegal — they are weapons in the hands of criminals. We are calling on the police to move in now and remove all unlicensed bikes from our roads,” he said.
Dr. Amoah further called for the immediate disbandment of smoking camps and ghettos where young people gather to use illegal substances. He argued that such hideouts fuel addiction, breed lawlessness, and endanger the moral future of the community.
“Our communities are turning into crime zones because these camps are left unchecked. We are asking the police and community leaders to work together to shut down these places permanently,” he stressed.
Beyond enforcement, the MP challenged religious institutions, schools, and families to rise and take back their role in instilling discipline and values in the youth. He emphasized that moral education and mentorship must be revived at all levels of society.
“We must restore community discipline. This is not just a police job — it’s everyone’s responsibility. Let’s build a culture where every adult cares about what every child is doing,” Dr. Amoah said.
He also praised the newly commissioned school facility, noting that investing in education must go hand-in-hand with investing in character and discipline.
Dr. Amoah’s call has sparked widespread support from parents, teachers, and traditional authorities, many of whom echoed his concerns and pledged their commitment to supporting the new measures. A series of stakeholder engagements are expected to roll out in the coming weeks to coordinate the implementation of these reforms.
