John Dumelo, a multifaceted Ghanaian celebrity, has intimated that he is expanding his agricultural operations by adding cannabis growing to his portfolio.
Dumelo sees cannabis as a viable complement to his endeavours after successfully cultivating crops such as ginger, tubers, cereals, and poultry farming.
His decision follows the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) Bill, 2023 by Parliament on July 12.
This new legislation empowers the Interior Ministry to issue licences for cannabis growing as long as it contains no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight and is used for industrial or therapeutic reasons.
The well-known Ghanaian actor and politician voiced his excitement for this development, anxiously anticipating this watershed moment in Ghana’s history.
He sees it as an opportunity to delve into cannabis farming, recognising its potential worth in a variety of sectors.
“I’m very excited Parliament has passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which seeks to decriminalize the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes.,” he said
“This is a defining moment in Ghana’s history. As a farmer, adding the cultivation of cannabis to my portfolio for medicinal/industrial purposes is definitely something I’m looking forward to. God bless Ghana,” he added.
Dumelo is not the only one who sees cannabis farming as having promise in Ghana.
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ghana Medical Association, and the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen all supported the passage of the NACOC Bill, 2023.
Look at the tweet below.
About The Author
More Stories
Pressure mounting at the Gnats Hall in Accra over school placements issues by affected parents in need of replacement.
Declare State of emergency on Galamsey, Democracy Hub Protester and other large groups Urges President Mahama
Supreme Court grants AG seven-day extension overt anti-LGBT law