'Dealing in cannabis is Christian' - Trade Minister argues

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DIAWUO 6 days ago

Explain it well. You can't just say it the way we are reading it here. I know Ghanaweb editors are very poor at presenting accurate headings.

Explain it well. You can't just say it the way we are reading it here. I know Ghanaweb editors are very poor at presenting accurate headings.
DIAWUO 6 days ago

You can't apply the word "dealing" in the thought that you want to put out. This is where proper knowledge and circumspection is required. We all know that there are helpful medical derivatives that you can get by processing ...
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You can't apply the word "dealing" in the thought that you want to put out. This is where proper knowledge and circumspection is required. We all know that there are helpful medical derivatives that you can get by processing marijuana, not by smoking it.
Mental charter 6 days ago

What is Christian.... wee has a new name Christian Wee

What is Christian.... wee has a new name Christian Wee
FRANKIE 6 days ago

Very well said Madam! God creates no junk! Apart from its medicinal value it is used in the fabric industry as well. Time to shed off the negativity about ganja and take full advantage of its economic benefits.

Very well said Madam! God creates no junk! Apart from its medicinal value it is used in the fabric industry as well. Time to shed off the negativity about ganja and take full advantage of its economic benefits.
Trotro Ambassador 6 days ago

Eei now l know that Wee is a Christian and Tramadol is a Moslem

Eei now l know that Wee is a Christian and Tramadol is a Moslem
TRUTH 6 days ago

And both abuses are righteous now.

I feel so sad this morning.

All these politicians want to do is encourage the poor to be stupid and blind as they fix themselves, families and cronies.

Her choice of words is distas ...
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And both abuses are righteous now.

I feel so sad this morning.

All these politicians want to do is encourage the poor to be stupid and blind as they fix themselves, families and cronies.

Her choice of words is distasteful, 'deal' and 'make all the money'.
Another galamsey crisis in the making.
Kwakuvi 6 days ago

This is more reason I don't want to be a Christian or Moslem.I am a pure Traditionalist, and now Tramadol is a Muslim hahahaha N D C and drugs

This is more reason I don't want to be a Christian or Moslem.I am a pure Traditionalist, and now Tramadol is a Muslim hahahaha N D C and drugs
Gbetsimu 6 days ago

The psychiatric hospitals should get ready for recruitment

The psychiatric hospitals should get ready for recruitment
TRUTH 6 days ago

Ghana has only three psychiatric hospitals,Accra Mental, Akanful in Cape Coast, Pantang near Dodowa.

The charlatans are going to be in business.

She is right, cannabis is Christian indeed.

They say, woman politicia ...
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Ghana has only three psychiatric hospitals,Accra Mental, Akanful in Cape Coast, Pantang near Dodowa.

The charlatans are going to be in business.

She is right, cannabis is Christian indeed.

They say, woman politicians will be better.

I was really expecting better from her because of the effects of drug abuse on families, particularly, women and children not lest the men.

Is this the trade ideas she can offer?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 6 days ago

WE HAFE BURN DOWN BABYLON FE GANJA!!!!
“…and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” — Revelation 22:2 (KJV)

WE HAFE BURN DOWN BABYLON FE GANJA!!!!
“…and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” — Revelation 22:2 (KJV)

TRUTH 6 days ago

HAAAAAA, FOR ONCE THE EVIL STARS HAVE ALLEIGNED.

PRINCE AND AN NDC MINISTER HAVE A COMMON INTEREST.

I SEE GHANA WILL BURN SOON.

HAAAAAA, FOR ONCE THE EVIL STARS HAVE ALLEIGNED.

PRINCE AND AN NDC MINISTER HAVE A COMMON INTEREST.

I SEE GHANA WILL BURN SOON.
Gbetsimu 6 days ago

I laugh enter gutter oooo

I laugh enter gutter oooo
URGENT:To interior minister-demolish the prostitution structures and shacks 6 days ago

This has encouraged the influx of nigerian prostitutes and human sex traficking endangering the national health security of the country.
What attracts flies? When there's no shacks or structures for them to work in, they don ...
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This has encouraged the influx of nigerian prostitutes and human sex traficking endangering the national health security of the country.
What attracts flies? When there's no shacks or structures for them to work in, they don't come here
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NTAMPE YEDE OO! ASK JM AND ASIEDU NKETIA IF I'M LYING 6 days ago

NTAMPE YEDE ASK JM AND ASIEDU NKETIA IF I'M LYING.

NTAMPE YEDE ASK JM AND ASIEDU NKETIA IF I'M LYING.
Ghanaian 6 days ago

Please explain it well. Can we now grow wee as we know it in Ghana legally for medicine or not?

Please explain it well. Can we now grow wee as we know it in Ghana legally for medicine or not?
Ghanaman 6 days ago

This woman should not try to talk about Cannabis until she has learnt from professionals and experts about it. Industrial hemp and medicinal hemp are two separate strains. Industrial hemp is a powerful bioremediator—meaning ...
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This woman should not try to talk about Cannabis until she has learnt from professionals and experts about it. Industrial hemp and medicinal hemp are two separate strains. Industrial hemp is a powerful bioremediator—meaning it absorbs heavy metals, toxins, and pollutants from the soil. To make actual prescription medicine, plants must be grown under strict indoor, pharmaceutical-grade conditions. It is not just any Tom, Dick and Harry that can get up and say they are going to grow medicinal cannabis.
Gbetsimu 6 days ago

The person who that speech for the MINISTER must be arrested.

The person who that speech for the MINISTER must be arrested.
Opoku 6 days ago

Why should the speech writer be arrested and not the Minister whose ideas he or she just put on paper?

Why should the speech writer be arrested and not the Minister whose ideas he or she just put on paper?
Mensah Kofi 6 days ago

Do you need a permit to cultivate cannabis in Ghana ?

Do you need a permit to cultivate cannabis in Ghana ?

OZYMANDIAS 6 days ago

What has Christianity got to do with the cultivation of WEE, Madam Minister? Or your English and Religion do not click well? Explain yourself very well in the Twi language you are used to. Ghetto boys to wait for further and ...
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What has Christianity got to do with the cultivation of WEE, Madam Minister? Or your English and Religion do not click well? Explain yourself very well in the Twi language you are used to. Ghetto boys to wait for further and better particulars.
Agortey Benjamin 6 days ago

Give your life to Jesus now

Give your life to Jesus now
No Mercy 6 days ago

This Trade Minister is a Criminal Person.They want to buy more Wee from the Farmers to Export it to Europe etc.Rawlings was Supplying Niederlandes and other Europeans Countries.What about Cultivating Tomatoes, onions,etc.She ...
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This Trade Minister is a Criminal Person.They want to buy more Wee from the Farmers to Export it to Europe etc.Rawlings was Supplying Niederlandes and other Europeans Countries.What about Cultivating Tomatoes, onions,etc.She is a Trade Minister.Alan Kyeremanten was the same biest importing rubbish to the Country Ghana.Criminals Minister's finding every dubious way to Enrich themselves.Dealing in WEE is Christian.Stupid Thief wicked Woman as a Minister.She must find Something better to improve the Country Ghana.
Kwaku 6 days ago

Dear Madam, what of okro? Is that Christian also?
Hahaha, this is Ghana for you.

Dear Madam, what of okro? Is that Christian also?
Hahaha, this is Ghana for you.
Kofi 6 days ago

Sometimes comments can be misconstrued. Politicians should follow the script they have in front of them than trying to say things from their head which may lead to wrong passage of information.

Sometimes comments can be misconstrued. Politicians should follow the script they have in front of them than trying to say things from their head which may lead to wrong passage of information.
Jimijimi 6 days ago

CHRISTIANS WEE , SO WHICH ONE IS THE MUSLIMS WEE?

CHRISTIANS WEE , SO WHICH ONE IS THE MUSLIMS WEE?
Either govt grow it themselves only or give certification to farmers 6 days ago

Thats sensible...how much if hem do u need for our meidical need? Will be prudent for govt only to import the weed or it grow it themselves so the grow, distribution can be controlled. In future we can open up to the public t ...
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Thats sensible...how much if hem do u need for our meidical need? Will be prudent for govt only to import the weed or it grow it themselves so the grow, distribution can be controlled. In future we can open up to the public to grow if good strutures of trace and responsibility exist...else weed will be widespread and you can control impact on yourh
Sammino 6 days ago

In ghana? We you are encouraging Ghanaians to venture in to cultivating cannabis. And you are all sending your children abroad for their education. Why?.

In ghana? We you are encouraging Ghanaians to venture in to cultivating cannabis. And you are all sending your children abroad for their education. Why?.
TRUTH 6 days ago

Sadly, the gullible will not understand what you've just said.

I feel like given up on them sometimes, but realise the bad outcome will affect everyone from crime, corruption, poor environment, disorder and hopelessness.

Sadly, the gullible will not understand what you've just said.

I feel like given up on them sometimes, but realise the bad outcome will affect everyone from crime, corruption, poor environment, disorder and hopelessness.
TRUTH 6 days ago

Useless minister.

Is this the same cannabis that has destroyed lives and families.

'Make all the money'.

If course like every drug, cannabis is for medicine but under controlled environment and conditions not for rec ...
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Useless minister.

Is this the same cannabis that has destroyed lives and families.

'Make all the money'.

If course like every drug, cannabis is for medicine but under controlled environment and conditions not for recreational use.

Susubiribi 6 days ago

Wee government, no Wonder Sammy Gyamfi talks nonsense.

Wee government, no Wonder Sammy Gyamfi talks nonsense.
Grandmaster. 6 days ago

Honourable, h3lp me oo. I want to contribute my quota

Honourable, h3lp me oo. I want to contribute my quota
Kwakuvi 6 days ago

That's why I don't want to be a Christian nor a moslem. I am a pure traditionalist, because I now know that tramadol is a moslem.Ndc and drugs hahahaha

That's why I don't want to be a Christian nor a moslem. I am a pure traditionalist, because I now know that tramadol is a moslem.Ndc and drugs hahahaha
Rtd Captain Bediako Asempanaye 6 days ago

And nought is askew with marijuana,, as a commercially profitable product.....
All It's detractors have been OUTED

And nought is askew with marijuana,, as a commercially profitable product.....
All It's detractors have been OUTED
Achakanapaya 6 days ago

Eiiiiish, get me the Ganga plantar.
Jah Rastafariiiiiii

Eiiiiish, get me the Ganga plantar.
Jah Rastafariiiiiii
Gbetsimu 6 days ago

It's long overdue.Lets go.The expert farmers are abundant in Volta

It's long overdue.Lets go.The expert farmers are abundant in Volta
GA WULOMEI CALL IT "ABONSAM TAWA" 6 days ago

So how can it be Christian given it belobgs to the devil!

So how can it be Christian given it belobgs to the devil!
Im taking 3 fat joints to church this afternoon! 6 days ago

I wiĺl drop one in the collection box as ny offereing for the Pastor!

I wiĺl drop one in the collection box as ny offereing for the Pastor!
TRUTH 6 days ago

Hahahaha, don't go collecting some unprintable curses from a Pastor.

Hahahaha, don't go collecting some unprintable curses from a Pastor.
HAPPY DAYS 6 days ago

You abandon 1D1F that will provide jobs and manufacture for local market and export ànd propagate marijuana cultivation,what a government.

You abandon 1D1F that will provide jobs and manufacture for local market and export ànd propagate marijuana cultivation,what a government.
Great one 6 days ago

Ghana is always engaged in suspicious activities, the Joseph project clearly was aimed at exploiting the Africa diaspora using slavery as a bait, fortunately, many saw through it and the aim was defeated

Few who took it s ...
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Ghana is always engaged in suspicious activities, the Joseph project clearly was aimed at exploiting the Africa diaspora using slavery as a bait, fortunately, many saw through it and the aim was defeated

Few who took it seriously and moved ended up regretting, now we are being told that cultivation of marijuana is godly, as we speak, there's a very potent weed that is a problem in Nigeria called Ghana loud, it is the largest export of Ghana to Nigeria and it is destroying lives

The country of hypocrites is quiet about this, were it to be reversed and Nigeria is doing this to the banku republic, we all know what would have been said
tinubus saggy testicles 6 days ago

ALATA NNII ABOA ALWAYS QUICK TO ASSOCIATE
THAT FAILED ROTTEN PIGSTY NIGERIA TO GHANA
KWASIA YOUR USELESS OLD FOOL TINUBU IS A DRUG
BARON ON US WANTED LIST...FA WO KWASIA FRIHO KO ODWAN

ALATA NNII ABOA ALWAYS QUICK TO ASSOCIATE
THAT FAILED ROTTEN PIGSTY NIGERIA TO GHANA
KWASIA YOUR USELESS OLD FOOL TINUBU IS A DRUG
BARON ON US WANTED LIST...FA WO KWASIA FRIHO KO ODWAN
Fiifi Acquah 6 days ago

Trotro Ambassador don't be naughty hahaha

Trotro Ambassador don't be naughty hahaha
dog meat 6 days ago

give credit and receive more information from me fools and hypocrites

give credit and receive more information from me fools and hypocrites
Kennedy Agyepong 6 days ago

Whoever writes the speech for these public officials must be careful. If they are questioned for clarity we will see how they will struggle to give explanations. She was supposed to say something that will bring development t ...
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Whoever writes the speech for these public officials must be careful. If they are questioned for clarity we will see how they will struggle to give explanations. She was supposed to say something that will bring development to the regions.
Kobons 6 days ago

That was Mahama appointee. NDC minister of state at work : - approving the use of cannabis, the introduction of Pragia and Okada. Architect of Dumso, The worst communications minister-Sam George. May God help Mother Ghana.

That was Mahama appointee. NDC minister of state at work : - approving the use of cannabis, the introduction of Pragia and Okada. Architect of Dumso, The worst communications minister-Sam George. May God help Mother Ghana.
Mystical G*d 5 days ago

Wayward Madam.
How about encouraging young people to open manufacturing businesses with electricity subsidy in govt controlled industrial enclave?

Is that not a much more productive and prosperous endeavour?

Wayward Madam.
How about encouraging young people to open manufacturing businesses with electricity subsidy in govt controlled industrial enclave?

Is that not a much more productive and prosperous endeavour?
KWASI YAMOAH 5 days ago

VERY VERY SICK COMMENT BY A MINISTER.HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THERISK AND BENEFITS TOTHE HEALTH OF THE MENTAL STATE OF OUR PEOPLE IF SUCH A POLICY IS IMPLEMENTED? PLEASE FIND OUT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW.

VERY VERY SICK COMMENT BY A MINISTER.HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THERISK AND BENEFITS TOTHE HEALTH OF THE MENTAL STATE OF OUR PEOPLE IF SUCH A POLICY IS IMPLEMENTED? PLEASE FIND OUT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW.
LA JLA 5 days ago

YOU KNOWS THAT BUT IGNORED IT.MAY SUFFERED IN WEE ASSUALTS.

YOU KNOWS THAT BUT IGNORED IT.MAY SUFFERED IN WEE ASSUALTS.
Ivory Mensah 5 days ago

Madam your point is spot on. But make it more clear for everyone to understand.

Madam your point is spot on. But make it more clear for everyone to understand.
Ronnables, US 5 days ago

Hahahaaa Ghana am happy it wasn’t NPP government that’s is doing this. Like by now the religious leaders will have gone haywire. I thank God, now my people let’s all start to do business.

Hahahaaa Ghana am happy it wasn’t NPP government that’s is doing this. Like by now the religious leaders will have gone haywire. I thank God, now my people let’s all start to do business.
Koti 5 days ago

Very naive, looking at things only from the positive side. She's a minister, no wonder Ghana is not getting anywhere.

Very naive, looking at things only from the positive side. She's a minister, no wonder Ghana is not getting anywhere.
Kwame 4 days ago

We must look at the example of what kind of people the cultivation of opium in Afghanistan and coca in Mexico led the people of those to countries into.
Not cultivating cannabis will outweigh its cultivation.
Why its th ...
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We must look at the example of what kind of people the cultivation of opium in Afghanistan and coca in Mexico led the people of those to countries into.
Not cultivating cannabis will outweigh its cultivation.
Why its the case that neighbours of of Afghanistan and Columbia don't grow opium and coca.
The other time I had operation and the painkiller that was prescribed to me has opium in it, i nearly go mad.
Kwame 3 days ago

Yesterday after reading this article I went to Wikipedia to see if there is anything positive about Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC).
I undergo operations in Moscow in the late 1970s and early 1980s,but after the two operations ra ...
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Yesterday after reading this article I went to Wikipedia to see if there is anything positive about Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC).
I undergo operations in Moscow in the late 1970s and early 1980s,but after the two operations rather than being prescribed pain killers, the doctors advised that I should buy hot-water bolle, fill it with water, put it into the freezer, allow it to freeze and add a clean white calico.
Whiles in pain, they advice that I remove the hot water bottle, put it into the calico and put it on the operation and it was amazing.
IT killed the pain, allow me to have a sound sleep.
The same thing applies to one who have whitlow. Take a blade or surgical knife, make a small cut at the point you feel the pain. Take a cup, put some water in it and add ice block, put the finger in it.
You will sleep until the next day without pain and the withlow vanishes at once.
As I started there was nothing positive about cannabis, apart from producing hallucination effect, which may lead cto the one to whom its administered becoming a psychiatric patient.
So I will not allow a medical officer to prescribe to me a drug manufactured from cannabis or wee.

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