Accra, Ghana – February 27, 2026

The government has officially launched the Cannabis Regulatory Programme, allowing controlled cultivation of low-THC cannabis for medicinal and industrial use.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak made the announcement yesterday, backed by the 2023 Narcotics Control Amendment Act and fresh regulations.

Farmers, investors, and researchers now have a clear legal path to grow hemp for medicine, textiles, and biofuels – creating jobs while generating export revenue.

For Ghanaians, this could mean new income streams in rural areas and affordable medicinal products down the line.

US businesses in pharma and sustainable materials are already eyeing partnerships. The diaspora sees opportunity to bring expertise home.

This isn’t reckless liberalization – it’s regulated ambition. Ghana is turning a once-taboo crop into economic fuel.