{
  "id": 12386980,
  "title": "Wontumi not yet confirmed among Mahama’s pardoned convicts – Palgrave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/wontumi-not-yet-confirmed-among-mahamas-pardoned-convicts-palgrave",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/wontumi-not-yet-confirmed-among-mahamas-pardoned-convicts-palgrave/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has stated that his team has not yet received official confirmation regarding whether they are among the 863 convicted persons granted a presidential pardon by President John Dramani Mahama. The pardon was announced on Monday, following consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution. While several high-profile individuals have expressed interest in the status of potential beneficiaries, Dr Boakye Danquah, Dr Boasiako's legal representative, emphasized that his team is awaiting official communication from relevant authorities before drawing any conclusions about Wontumi's status. The presidential pardon covers various categories, including first offenders, elderly persons, those with serious illnesses, individuals with commuted death sentences, and those with commuted life sentences. Additionally, it includes special recommendations and petitions. Dr Boakye Danquah's immediate priority is to secure bail for Wontumi on October 15, pending the determination of his appeal. Both Dr Boakye Danquah and Wontumi are hopeful that the appeal and bail application will be successful.",
  "summary": "Spokesperson for former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says the team is yet to receive official confirmation on whether he is among the 863 convicted persons granted a presidential pardon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Presidential pardon announced Monday, following consultation with Council of State.",
    "Dr Boakye Danquah's priority is securing bail for Wontumi on October 15."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Wontumi’s team waits for official list as Mahama pardons 863 convicts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/wontumis-team-waits-for-official-list-as-mahama-pardons-863-convicts",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:11:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}