Tonto Dikeh Risk 15 Years Jail Term For Posting Marijuana Photos On Social Media Network

She is known as the Poko Queen.Actress, Tonto Dikeh risk a minimum of 15 years jail term for posting photos of marijuana wrap on Instagram.

However, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on friday reacted to the uncultured behaviour of the  controversial actress who posted photos of marijuana wrap, grains of the weed formed into letters, 'Happy Birthday POKO' and a photo of herself that depicts that she has just had a shot of marijuana.

When Saturday Punch contacted NDLEA for comments, its spokesman, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said the matter would be investigated.

He said the matter had been referred to the appropriate department of the agency.

Ofoyeju said, “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.

“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 NDLEA spokesman, however, declined to give any hint on particular steps the agency would take in its investigation, citing reasons bearing on ethics.

Dikeh’s post has expectedly drawn mixed reactions from readers, with many of them voicing concern for the way she is living her life.