OLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the considered judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division delivered on the 25th day of January, 2011.
The appellant had been arraigned before the Federal High Court, holden in Lagos, on the 5th day of February, 2008 on a one count charge of unlawfully dealing in 750 grammes of cannabis sativa, otherwise known as Indian hemp contrary to and punishable under Section 10(c) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act Cap. 253 Law of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 (as amended).
Upon arraignment and the charge read, the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. The facts were then stated by the prosecutor and various documents were produced and tendered before the court. These included the followings:-
1. Certificate of laboratory analysis of 19th of March, 2007.
2. Packing of substance Form dated 19th March, 2007.
3. The request for scientific aid dated 19th March, 2007
4. Confessional statement o…