Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alex Badioo, has called for the legalization of marijuana.
The CEO made the call when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament yesterday to answer some infractions in their Audited Report.
According to him, the economic potential of marijuana for the country was huge, stressing that it was about time authorities came up with a firm decision on taking advantage of the herb.
Mr. Badioo explained that in advanced countries like the United Kingdom, United States of America (USA) marijuana use is legal.
“In UK, for instance, one can purchase nicely and neatly packaged marijuana from stores for both medical and social use,” he said.
“Even though Ghana does not need the medical use of the drug, it will gain immensely from its exportation if it is legalised,” the GSA boss averred.
Source: Today
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I am sickle cell positive but had a crisis about 20 years ago, thanks to medical marijuana I am now strong and fit.what is evil about me getting healed from sickle cell. Ignorance will kill a lot.
Billions of Dollars Huge. You are hereby discouraged from legalizing the product. It will make you free socio-economically. Your People will be happy. People will quit galamsey voluntarily. There is more money in the production of cannabis sativa than digging for gold. Cultivate the Green Gold.
Finally! An interesting socio-economic topic to discuss. Colorado, Washington, DC, California, State of Washington, Nertherlands, Thailand, are places where one can research to find out the socio-economic benefits of cannabis sativa. Billions of dollars are at stake. Farmers, Employment, Money, Peace of Mind, Value-Added products. Socio-Econimic emancipation. Strong Political Will. Done right, Ghana will not need the "crumbs of food" that the powers that be tease us with. We shall be free indeed. The dependency syndrome would cease. Trade not aid. Comparative advantage. Produce the best. Cannabis production and marketing will bring more money to the economy than cocoa, coffee, shea butter, peanuts, tomatoes, peppers, and cocoyams combined. Job creation number one.
I bet this will help the country a lot and will reduce the level over dependency on foreign aid
You don't know what you are calling for. You people should not copy the developed world blindly ok
Its long overdue. However it should be controlled
Well said Mr CEO,whether economic or medical benefits it is ganja the herb of life.
@papa.....can you pls tell me where in the Bible that speaks against marijuana
Of course, the drug addict is now president. good timing
The time has come. Legalize marijuana and ban alcohol with its attendant deadly diseases. Marijuana aides uncountable, serious ailments.Are u aware? Pl. search the internet. Can somebody tell me the health benefits of drinking alcohol? There're none for it only causes death. Read about "Tampi" & its benefits & u'll marvel at this unprocessed natural weed from the Almighty. Think about it!