Ghanaian Celebrities and Leaders Join Willingway Recovery Center for Anti-Drug Campaign Walk in Kumasi

Ghanaian Celebrities and Leaders Join Willingway Recovery Center for Anti-Drug Campaign Walk in Kumasi

The Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Center, located in Ejisu-Asewase, Kumasi, organized a powerful campaign walk under the theme “Ghana Against Red Abuse 2025.” The event saw enthusiastic participation from Ghanaian celebrities such as Akosua Agyapong, Kwaku Manu, Funny Face, Brother Sammy, and Okomfour Kwadee, alongside chiefs, students, and prominent community figures.

The peaceful march concluded at Kumasi’s Jubilee Park, where attendees were inspired by speeches and entertained by performances from the artists. The walk aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, particularly the use of a substance known as “Red,” and to promote rehabilitation as a solution to addiction.

In an interview, Ms. Lydia Abena Manu, CEO of Willingway Recovery Center and an addiction counselor, shared the center’s mission to rescue individuals from addiction in Kumasi’s ghettos. “Our vision is to bring hope to those trapped in addiction. It’s a disease, not a choice. Many have homes some even live in mansions but end up in ghettos due to substance abuse,” she said.

Ms. Manu recounted escorting a young man to his 26-bedroom home, only to discover he had abandoned it for life in the ghetto.
Ms. Manu stressed that addiction is a chronic illness requiring long-term solutions. “Simply removing people from ghettos isn’t enough. Without proper rehabilitation, they’ll return. We need spacious rehab centers to provide counseling and treatment to prevent relapse,” she explained, noting that triggers can lead to relapse even after years of sobriety.

Musician Okomfour Kwadee highlighted the mystery surrounding the influx of “Red” and other illicit substances. “We don’t know who’s bringing these drugs into Ghana, but they’re a serious threat. You won’t find them prescribed in hospitals, yet everyone, from youth to the elderly, is consuming them eating, standing, and sleeping under their influence,” he said, questioning how illegal substances continue to circulate unchecked.

The event at Jubilee Park ended with a unified call for better rehabilitation facilities, stricter controls on drug trafficking, and community support for those battling addiction. The Willingway Recovery Center in Ejisu-Asewase remains dedicated to fostering recovery and hope across Ghana.

For more information on Willingway Recovery Center’s initiatives or to support their cause, visit their Ejisu-Asewase office in Kumasi

Story by Sibo Yamoah