CS Matiangi Slams Wajackoyah Over His Bhang Legalization Manifesto

On June 26, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i criticized Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah for supporting the legalization of marijuana for commercial use.

During the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Matiang’i accused the honorable professor of misleading the youth in a statement that was read on his behalf by Interior Chief Administrative Secretary Winnie Guchu.

“Regrettably, we have also observed leaders mobilising the youth through misinformation and false promises such as legalization of cannabis for commercial and recreational purposes if they are elected to office,”

“They have even cited countries that have legalised cannabis for recreational purposes without providing factual information on controls that have been put in place where such legalization has been allowed,” the CS stated.

Adding:

“As government, cannabis remains a controlled substance with very clear penalties. Nobody should be led to violate Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances Control Act and any other legalization in drug control. These laws remain in place and they are going to be observed.”