The aspiring parliamentary candidate for the Manhyia South Constituency under the Base Movement, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe Bonnie Michael, has asserted that the most effective way to eradicate drug abuse among the youth is through aggressive job creation and structured daily employment.

According to the 22-year-old law student, youth drug addiction should be addressed through empathy, education, and economic alternatives rather than condemnation. She argued that keeping young people productively engaged for at least eight hours a day would help reduce the idle habits that contribute to drug dependency.

"Our brothers and sisters who are into drugs are human beings just like us. We only understand things differently. If we take the time to advise them, educate them, and give them jobs, the problem will be solved. If they have a job to do and are sitting down working for eight hours, they won't even have the time to think about drugs. Daily employment will limit and control drug abuse," she said.

When asked how her political platform, the Base Movement, intends to fulfil its job creation promises in a country where political pledges are often met with scepticism, Nana Agyeiwaa pointed to the movement's action-oriented approach and its alignment with Member of Parliament and businessman, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong.

"When we say something, we show action. Look at Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, whom we intend to lead us; we all know his handiwork and what he has achieved. For instance, when we promised to improve agriculture, we didn't just talk; we brought tractors down to start working on the fields. We show action; we don't just make empty promises. What we cannot do, we will not talk about," she said.

Reaffirming her commitment to the people of Manhyia South, Nana Agyeiwaa urged constituents to look beyond traditional partisan boundaries and embrace a movement that prioritises practical, hands-on development.

She emphasised that her campaign is built on restoring dignity to the youth, securing their economic future, and demonstrating that leadership can deliver on its promises.