Ghanaian politician, actor and farmer John Dumelo has disclosed that he will soon add the cultivation of cannabis (weed/marijuana) to his portfolio.
He made this decision after the Parliament of Ghana passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023 early this week.
The bill, according to the parliament, will present the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, with the authority to issue licenses for the cultivation of cannabis in Ghana for industrial and medicinal purposes.
Reacting to the news, John Dumelo, who is a known farmer, said he is excited about the news and that it is a ‘defining moment in the history of Ghana.’
He then revealed that he will soon venture into weed farming to take advantage of the lucrative side of the business.
“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. This is a defining moment in Ghana’s history,” he tweeted on Thursday, July 13.
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. This is a defining moment in Ghana’s history. As a farmer, adding the cultivation of…
— Farmer John (@johndumelo) July 13, 2023
He added: “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.”
Immediately after the bill was passed, Ghanaians on social media erupted into jubilation, commending the Government and Parliament for a good job done.
