Pres Mahama pardons 863 prisoners
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons as part of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary. The pardon covers first offenders, persons aged 70 years and above, seriously ill inmates and others serving life or death sentences, with some sentences commuted in line with the categories approved by the … The post Pres Mahama…
President John Dramani Mahama has commuted 863 prison sentences as part of celebrations marking Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary. The pardons include first-time offenders, inmates aged 70 or older, those seriously ill, and individuals currently serving life or death sentences. Some of these sentences were reduced, following guidelines approved by the President.
The Presidency revealed the decision in a statement signed by the President's Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The statement explained that Mahama exercised his statutory mercy powers, as outlined in Article 72(1) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, after consulting with the Council of State.
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