Opinions of Illicit Cannabis Growers on the Industrial Legalization of Cannabis in Ghana: An Exploratory Qualitative Study

Abstract Background: With the recent industrial cannabis legalization in Ghana, there is a need to ascertain the perspectives of illegal cannabis growers on the policy discourse to inform its implementation. Aim: We explored the opinions of illicit cannabis growers in Hohoe Municipality regarding the legalization of cannabis in Ghana. Methodology: An exploratory qualitative study, involving 14 illicit cannabis growers recruited through snowballing technique were interviewed to explore their opinions on the cannabis legalization discourse in the country. The interviews were