Liberia News: Alpha Phi Alpha Stands With The Nation In The March Against Drug Abuse And Trafficking

MONROVIA-On this solemn National Day of March Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking, the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter, Liberia join the Government of Liberia, civil society organizations, and citizens across the country to echo the cries of victims, families, and communities ravaged by drug abuse. We stand united in calling for immediate, sustained, and decisive action to confront this national crisis.

Alpha Phi Alpha, a fraternity founded on the principles of scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind, has a long and proud tradition of standing at the forefront of advocacy, civic action, and community upliftment. In other parts of the world, our fraternity has historically led critical movements in moments of social crisis, from the Civil Rights Movement to community-based initiatives tackling substance abuse and protecting the future of young people.

Today, in Liberia, that same spirit of service and leadership compels us to act.

Drug abuse and trafficking are tearing apart families, destroying the promise of our youth, and eroding the moral and social fabric of our nation. The August 7, 2025 march, culminating at the Capitol Building, the symbolic heart of our democracy, represents the unified voice of citizens, youth, civil society, and faith-based organizations calling for:

• Stronger legislation and law enforcement against drug trafficking;
• Expanded rehabilitation and recovery services for victims and their families;
• Sustained, coordinated national action to protect future generations.

Statement from the Chapter President:

“Today, we march not only as Alpha men, but as fathers, brothers, uncles, mentors, and community leaders. We cannot stand idle while the youth of Liberia are being destroyed by drugs. The time for silence is over. We call on our lawmakers to hear this cry and act with the urgency this crisis demands.” — Bro. B. Elias Shoniyin, President, Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

In reaffirming our commitment to servant leadership and nation-building, Alpha Phi Alpha pledges to:

• Educate and engage Liberia’s youth to resist the lure of drugs;
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen community-based solutions;
• Support initiatives that create a predictable and prosperous future for the next generation.

We invite all Liberians of goodwill to stand with us, not only on this day of national mobilization, but in the months and years ahead, as we strive to preserve the soul of our nation and secure the destiny of our young people.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.