Mahama to Youth on Eid al-Adha: Shun Drugs, Choose Discipline and Service

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaian youth to avoid drug abuse and other harmful behaviors that could harm their future and the country’s progress.

Speaking at Independence Square on Wednesday, May 27, during his Eid al-Adha address, the President urged young people to adopt discipline, hard work, and responsibility. He said these values will help them play a meaningful role in national development.

President Mahama pointed to National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as an example of moral leadership and peaceful coexistence. He praised the Chief Imam’s humility, tolerance, compassion, simplicity, and commitment to peacebuilding, noting that these qualities have earned him respect across religious and political lines.

“We are blessed to have the enduring example of our revered National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, whose life continues to inspire all Ghanaians through his humility, his compassion, his simplicity, his tolerance and his peacebuilding. Let us emulate these noble virtues in our daily lives,” Mahama said.

He appealed to the youth to stay focused and steer clear of activities that could derail their goals or threaten social stability.

“I especially encourage our young people to remain disciplined, law-abiding, respectful and responsible citizens. I urge you to also avoid drug addiction. Our nation needs young people who are focused on education, skills, hard work, entrepreneurship and service to humanity.”