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Akanda Corp. Increasing Its Cannabis Investment

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20,

2025) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda" or the "Company"), through its cannabis operating subsidiary, has furthered

its cannabis investment by extending its option on its British Columbia asset for two additional years. The Company has been working on

obtaining its full cultivation license for a variety of potential products containing THC, but currently it is operating under its hemp

cultivation license. A further extension of the license would highlight Akanda's commitment

to executing its strategic vision and assist in solidifying its role in the global cannabis industry.

plans during this additional two year period to work towards developing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) assets at this

site. Additional payments will be made based upon milestones achieved from the development. The milestones in the agreement include THC

cultivation, sales of product, and CBD cultivation.

Located on picturesque Gabriola Island, the Company's

cultivation facility is expected to benefit from some of the most favorable growing conditions in Canada. The island, situated in the

rain shadow of Vancouver Island, enjoys abundant sunshine, balanced rainfall, consistently moderate temperatures year-round and features

warm, dry summers and gentle, wet winters. It is expected to create an optimal environment that naturally minimizes mold and pest risks.

Combined with clean air and fertile soils, the Company believes that these conditions make Gabriola Island an exceptional location for

producing premium, sustainable, and high-yield cannabis and hemp.

Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries

with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives.

Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business

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"will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "intends,"

"would," "could" and "estimates") are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding

beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Important factors, among others, that may affect

actual results or outcomes include: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii)

risks that could adversely affect Akanda or the expected benefits of its recent business acquisition (the "Transaction") or

that the approval of the stockholders of Akanda to authorize and issue its Class B Special Shares, or to approve the Transaction, is not

obtained; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (iv) the limited operating history of Akanda and its businesses;

(v) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to grow and manage growth effectively; (vi) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries

to execute their business plans; (vii) estimates of the size of the markets for Akanda's and its subsidiaries' products and

services; (viii) the rate and degree of market acceptance of Akanda's products and services; (ix) Akanda's ability to identify

and integrate acquisitions; (x) future investments in technology and operations; (xi) potential litigation involving Akanda; (xii) risks

relating to the uncertainty of projected financial information; (xiii) the effects of competition on Akanda's businesses; (xiv)

developments and changes in laws and regulations; (xv) the impact of significant investigative, regulatory or legal proceedings; (xvi)

general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Akanda's products and services; (xvii) the ability to meet Nasdaq's

listing standards; (xviii) the ability of Akanda to raise capital, and to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with

the Transaction or in the future; (xix) the ability of Akanda to manage its significant debt load and liabilities; and (xx) such other

risks and uncertainties as are discussed in Akanda's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC or in other documents Akanda

files from time to time with the SEC. Akanda expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions

to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Akanda's expectations with respect thereto or any change

in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Actual results could differ from those projected

in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release,

and Akanda assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from

those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Although Akanda believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations

and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions

will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors

disclosure outlined in Akanda's reports and statements filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.