The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has clarified that any Ghanaian aged 18 and above who owns land, or has documented access to it, may apply directly for a licence to cultivate medicinal and industrial cannabis without intermediaries.
Dr Basha Ligbi, Head of the Cannabis Regulations Department at NACOC, made the disclosure in an interview on Class FM on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He emphasised that the application process is open, transparent and does not require personal connections.
"Almost every Ghanaian above the age of 18 is qualified to come for the licence," Dr Ligbi said. "You do not need anybody to help you do this. You do not need anybody to get this. You do not need to pay money to anybody to get a licence."
He added that applicants who meet all the stipulated requirements would not be unfairly denied approval. "If you supply all the needed information, you are guaranteed a licence," he said.
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