Controversial actress and aspiring musician, Tonto
Dike may have gotten herself into trouble for posting
photos of hemps on the social media, as she may be
forced to answer some questions regarding the
unlawful act.
This is as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,
NDLEA, on Friday said it would investigate the act.
Dikeh had on Thursday threw caution to the wind,
posting a photograph of a wrapped weed and another
which showed ‘Happy birthday POKO’ also formed with
weed. She also added an inscription, “Mi smoke ganja,
mi smoke weed, while my hatez smoke ma gossip.”
But NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, speaking
with the PUNCH, said the matter had been referred to
the appropriate Department of the Agency and would
be probed.
“Our attention has been drawn to the post quite
frankly and I can tell you that action will be taken on
it. The law is clear and NDLEA has been very clear on
the issue. No one is permitted to sell, use, cultivate
or encourage the use of Indian hemp in Nigeria. The
weed is one of the banned narcotics in the country,
Ofoyeju said.
“NDLEA Act Section 14 (b) states that any person who
conspires with, aids, abets, counsels, attempts to
commit or is an accessory to any act or offence
referred to in this act shall be guilty of an offence
under this act and liable on conviction to be
sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than
15 years and not exceeding 25 years.
“Investigation has not started as of now, but
definitely, a step has to be taken on the matter.
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse; so, it is obvious
that the actress stands the risk of 15 years jail term.
The appropriate Department is meeting on the issue
for necessary action.”
The controversial diva, who shot to fame through her
roles in Nollywood, is known for her several indecent
acts, as well as love for drugs and alcohol.
The Future Awards in 2012 named her Actress of the
Year.
