The Supreme Court's decision to invalidate the law giving licenses for cannabis growing in Ghana has drawn criticism from Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin.
Section 43 of the statute, which permitted the government to grant permits for the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial uses, was struck down by the Supreme Court in July 2022.
The former Nadowli MP stressed to lawmakers on Thursday that the Supreme Court's judgment was improper because it was reached without consulting Parliament.
The three branches of government must cooperate and respect one another's functions, he underscored.
The three branches of government must cooperate and respect one another's functions, he underscored.
"I don't believe it was appropriate for the judiciary to make such significant rulings without consulting the House without fully understanding how we conduct business here. That is not appropriate. They are aware of this, and I now want the public to know as well.
Bagbin also requested that the draft Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill be referred to the House Armed Services Committee for consideration, and requested that the committee submit a report within seven days.
Ambrose Dery, the minister of interior, stated in support of a measure to modify the Narcotic Control Commission Act that the amendment's goal is to create a process for the granting of special permits for cannabis production rather than to legalize cannabis usage for recreational purposes.
So, it was a grave mistake, in my humble opinion, to claim that Section 43 is unconstitutional. However, this amendment is necessary to allow us to reinstate what has, in my opinion, been declared unconstitutional because we must work in tandem with the international movement and because we believe this to be a public health issue and benefit of industrial as well as economic value, according to Mr. Dery.
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