Ghanaian actor, politician, and farmer, John Dumelo has announced that he will be adding the cultivation of Cannabis to his agricultural portfolio following the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023 on the legalization of Cannabis for medicinal, economic, and industrial purposes to help in the country’s development.

According to John Dumelo, in a tweet on Thursday, July 13, he’s very excited about this new development, as he sees it as a moment in Ghana’s history.

“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 said.

He continued; “As a farmer, adding the cultivation of cannabis to my portfolio for medicinal and industrial purposes is definitely something I’m looking forward to. God bless Ghana.”

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

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the Parliament of Ghana passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which seeks to decriminalize the cultivation of cannabis (wee) for medicinal, economic, and industrial purposes to help in the country’s development.

The passing of this bill marks a major shift in the country’s stance towards cannabis, opening up new avenues for research and healthcare opportunities. The Minister of Interior regains the power to grant and issue licenses for the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and economic purposes, enabling the utilization of this plant for various beneficial applications.

The new bill amends the Narcotics Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019).