Ghanaian actor and CEO of Melo Foods, John Dumelo has expressed concerns about the illegality of marijuana in Ghana.
The 2020 National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency says it is time to address the country’s laws.
He raised concerns about the importation and use of cigarettes and alcohol into the country, even though the products do not generate enough revenue for the country.
John Dumelo believes that if marijuana and its associated products are made legal in Ghana, it will be a source of revenue for the country.
He indicates that the products can be exported to other countries and that will fetch Ghana enough cash. John Dumelo made this case for marijuana in a tweet.
He said “casinos, cigarettes and alcohol are all legal in Ghana, but marijuana is illegal. We spend millions of dollars importing alcohol and cigarettes, yet we can make billions exporting Marijuana based products as a country. The Legal marijuana market will be worth $70bn in 6 years”.
