TAYLOR J.: The appellant in this case was arraigned before the circuit court on two counts. The first count is “possessing Indian hemp contrary to sections 47 (1) and 57 of the Pharmacy and Drugs Act, 1961 (Act 64),” and the second count is “cultivating Indian hemp contrary to sections 49 and 57 of the same Act.” The particulars of the first count are as follows:
“Dauda Lanquaye on or about 30 November 1972, at Ayikai Dobroh village near Accra in the Eastern Circuit and within the jurisdiction of this court without lawful excuse had in his possession Indian hemp.”
The particulars of the second count are as follows:
“Dauda Lanquaye on or about 30 November 1972, at Ayikai Dobroh village near Accra in the Eastern Circuit and within the jurisdiction of this court without written consent of the Minister cultivated plants from which narcotic drug can be extracted, namely, Indian hemp.”
He was convicted of these charges and sentenced to a term of four years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each…