{"id":110751,"date":"2026-01-12T05:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110751"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:08:00","slug":"2026-is-the-make-or-break-year-for-ghanas-cannabis-industry-chamber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110751","title":{"rendered":"2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana\u2019s cannabis industry \u2013 Chamber"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana\u2019s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to\u00a0maximise\u00a0economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said the new year should mark a shift from policy aspiration to execution, following the\u00a0legalisation\u00a0of cannabis for medicinal and industrial use.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a year that calls not for speculation, but for clarity of purpose, institutional readiness and strategic patience,\u201d he said in a New Year message to stakeholders across the emerging industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Darko noted that while stakeholders were awaiting the\u00a0finalisation\u00a0of fees, charges and operational guidelines, foundational work in the sector\u00a0had continued.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

He cited progress in standard-setting, capacity development, and intensified local and international engagement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are the often unseen but essential building blocks of a credible and sustainable industry,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Darko said a properly regulated cannabis industry could support pharmaceutical development, supply industrial raw materials, generate export\u00a0earnings\u00a0and create skilled employment opportunities, particularly for the youth and women.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He urged entrepreneurs, investors,\u00a0farmers\u00a0and researchers to\u00a0prioritise\u00a0compliance,\u00a0training\u00a0and alignment with global best practices rather than pursue short-term gains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe jurisdictions that succeed in cannabis are those that build deliberately, guided by data, standards and long-term national interest,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr\u00a0Darko\u00a0reaffirmed the Chamber\u2019s commitment to advocacy, capacity\u00a0building\u00a0and stakeholder coordination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said that collaboration among government, regulators, industry\u00a0players\u00a0and civil society would position Ghana as a responsible participant in the global cannabis value chain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ghana amended its narcotics laws in 2020 to\u00a0permit\u00a0the cultivation of cannabis with low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content for medicinal and industrial purposes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Chamber has consistently\u00a0maintained\u00a0that cannabis-based innovations could support Ghana\u2019s broader economic transformation if implemented within a strong regulatory framework.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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