The Advocacy Commission of the Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) wishes to express itsgratitude to Parliament and all stakeholders for successfully passing the Narcotics Bill for theindustrial cultivation of hemp. The bill recognizes the medicinal value of hemp and itseconomic benefits in the area of job creation. According to experts if managed well thecannabis industry in… Continue reading Advocacy Commission expresses gratitude to parliament for passing NACOC Bill
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RCG CALLS ON POLICE TO PAY HEED TO DR. AKRASI SARPONG’S ADVICE
The Advocacy Commission of the Rastafari Council of Ghana, RCG, calls on law enforcement agencies especially the Police to heed the advice of the ex-Narcotics Control Commission Executive Secretary, Dr. Yaw Akrasi Sarpong, on the implementation of the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, Act 1019. We wish to iterate that the Act, passed in March… Continue reading RCG CALLS ON POLICE TO PAY HEED TO DR. AKRASI SARPONG’S ADVICE
Rastafari Council Ghana set for 8th National Rastafari Conference in Sunyani
RCG SET FOR 8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SUNYANI 27-02-2023 The Rastafari Council of Ghana, RCG, is all set to host the 8th National Rastafari Conference from 2-4 March, 2023, at Sunyani in the Bono Region. The theme for the 3-day gathering will be “Agriculture In Sustainable Development” and the keynote speaker will be the Deputy… Continue reading Rastafari Council Ghana set for 8th National Rastafari Conference in Sunyani
RASTAFARI CONTINENTAL COUNCIL TO HOST SUMMIT AND TRADE EXPO IN GHANA
For Immediate Release RASTAFARI CONTINENTAL COUNCIL TO HOST SUMMIT AND TRADE EXPO IN GHANA 4-10-22 The Rastafari Continental Council (RCC), will host its impending continental summit and the All Africa Rastafari Gathering (AARG) trade expo from 1-4 November, 2022, at the Kweku Andoh Sustainability Institute (KASI), Liate Wote, in the Volta Region of Ghana. The… Continue reading RASTAFARI CONTINENTAL COUNCIL TO HOST SUMMIT AND TRADE EXPO IN GHANA
PRESS STATEMENT TO COMMEMORATE 420
April 19, 2022 The Editor PRESS STATEMENT TO COMMEMORATE 4/20 On the occasion of the global commemoration of 4/20, the Advocacy Committee of the Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) would like to call on the relevant authorities to fast track the process of issuing licenses for the cultivation of hemp for industrial and medicinal use. This… Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT TO COMMEMORATE 420
RCG WOMEN’S COMMISSION POSITION ON SAME-SEX RELATIONS IN GHANA
RCG WOMEN’S COMMISSION POSITION ON SAME-SEX RELATIONS IN GHANA The Rastafari Women’s Commission does not believe in homosexuality, because it’s not “pro-life”. If the Most High of Creation made us a certain way, to reproduce, to continue life, then that is exactly the way it should be. The Commission is not aligned in any way… Continue reading RCG WOMEN’S COMMISSION POSITION ON SAME-SEX RELATIONS IN GHANA
RCG expresses appreciation for ruling in favour of Rastafari students
PRESS RELEASE 1st June, 2021 RCG EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR RULING IN FAVOUR OF RASTAFARI STUDENTS The Rastafari Council, Ghana wishes to express our profound… Continue reading RCG expresses appreciation for ruling in favour of Rastafari students
RCG EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT AT THE IRRESPONSIBLE STATEMENTS BY THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR BEKWAI
The Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) writes to express its disappointment at certain remarks recently made by the Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Hon Joseph Osie Owusu in connection with the continuing impasse between the Achimota School and dreadlock Rastafari students, who have been refused admission to the school on account of their dreadlocks. The… Continue reading RCG EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT AT THE IRRESPONSIBLE STATEMENTS BY THE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR BEKWAI
Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) calls on the authorities of Achimota School to take steps to admit two Rastafari youths.
20th March 2020 STATEMENT ON REFUSAL BY ACHIMOTA SCHOOL TO ADMIT TWO RASTAFARI YOUTHS DUE TO THEIR DREADLOCKS The Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) is calling on the authorities of Achimota School to take steps to admit the two Rastafari youths who have gained admission to the school but have been refused a place there due… Continue reading Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) calls on the authorities of Achimota School to take steps to admit two Rastafari youths.
PRESS STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON BLAKK RASTA
The Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG) strongly condemns the recent assassination attempt on the life of radio personality and musician, Ahmed Abubakar aka Blakk Rasta. The attempt which occurred at the premises of Zylofon on January 5, 2021, ended in the arrest of the perpetrator. The Council will like to urge the Ghana Police Service to… Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON BLAKK RASTA