Actor and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has questioned the police’s decision to burn confiscated cannabis while cigarettes remain legal in Ghana.

On April 3, 2025, the Volta Regional Police Command destroyed 61 sacks containing 40 parcels of cannabis to prevent the substance from re-entering the market.

Reacting to the news on April 5 via his X handle, Dumelo stated, "... yet cigarettes are legal in Ghana."

His remark draws attention to the country’s drug policy, particularly the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, which allows cannabis for medicinal and industrial use under license but prohibits recreational use.

The police described the destruction exercise as a crime prevention measure, but Dumelo’s post highlights what he sees as a contradiction in how substances with known health risks are treated under the law.