I was also in India where the plant is legalized but it is vital if people are disciplined. ALSO READ: Kalonzo: I am best Opposition's flag-bearer in August electionsSenator Haji also pleaded with his colleagues not to disallow the petition, arguing that even Senator Okongo used the plant but still managed to become a legislator. Senator Okong’o used it but it didn't prevent him from being a legislator," said Haji. Okong’o defended his decision to run for the presidency, saying he was a former consumer of bhang and it didn't have any negative effect on him. If the senators want to know about the plant, the House should organise for a retreat to discuss the same," said the besieged senator.

Source: Standard Digital February 15, 2017 15:52 UTC