Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) president to form political party after High Court decision

Cannabiz Africa

Ganja Users of Namibia president Brian Jaftha (pictured here) says his organization has decided to form a political party to push for the legalization of cannabis – GUNP. This after the Windhoek High Court dismissed GUN’s challenge, saying the ultimate legalization decision should be taken by policy-makers, not the courts. Writing for Cannabiz Africa, Jaftha says the courts have made it clear: it’s up to the people to push for change through Parliament. GUN has already begun signing up supporters to register with the IEC by the end of the year.

CANNABIS IS JUST PART OF THE BIGGER PICTURE

Beyond cannabis reform, Jaftha says GUNP advocates for:

Job Creation: A regulated hemp industry can create thousands of jobs in farming, manufacturing, textiles, and construction. Hemp is one of the most versatile crops on earth.

Criminal Justice Reform: We must stop criminalizing adults for personal use. Police and court resources should focus on violent crime, not on adults making private choices.

Healthcare and Education: Revenue from a regulated industry must be invested into drug education, treatment, and youth development programs.

Small Business Support: We want to see Namibian farmers and entrepreneurs leading this new industry, not just big corporations.

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