Zambian Presidential Candidate Vows To Legalize Marijuana If Elected

Following the death of Zambian President "King Cobra" Michael Sata, the presidential office for the Southern Africa nation remains under interim leadership of former V.P Guy Scott, who is Africa's first white head of state since South Africa's F.W de Clerk lost to Nelson Mandela in 1994, in an election that marked the end of the Apartheid.

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However, the office is already attracting a series of candidates as widely expected, with no incumbent to oust. Among the aspirants, is Green Party's Presidential candidate, Peter Sinkamba, who has vowed to legalize Marijuana if elected in the forthcoming elections.

Mr. Sinkamba has promised voters to cut dependence on mining, especially the over-reliance on copper, as he seeks to implement his manifesto of a green economy. Sinkamba an environmentalist is looking to save Zambia's environment with Marijuana.

According to reports, Mr Sinkamba will announce his candidature on Friday, November 14, on a Green Party ticket as he seeks to replace the late president, Michael Sata.

However, reports suggest that Sinkamba's manifesto of legalizing Marijuana might face serious headwinds especially considering the fact that Zambia is a socially conservative nation.

Nonetheless, Sinkamba is adamant that Marijuana would cut Zambia's addiction and over dependence on copper as a main export, which accounted for nearly 70% of the country's overall exports in 2012.