Mariam Alhassan, a farmer from the Bono East region, has filed a lawsuit against the government. She is asking the Supreme Court to review the rules for growing industrial cannabis.
The farmer believes the fees charged are too high. She also states that the licenses to farm are difficult to get.
This legal action was initiated on Friday, February 27. It is being heard by the Supreme Court through its original jurisdiction.
The Ministry for [Source data truncated] is named as a respondent in the legal papers.
The lawsuit argues that the current regulations prevent many people from legally growing industrial cannabis.
Ms Alhassan seeks to have these regulations changed or removed.
This case will examine the fairness and accessibility of the laws governing industrial cannabis cultivation in Ghana.
The Supreme Court will now review the arguments presented in the court filing.