President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has exercised his prerogative of mercy to pardon eleven prisoners, in accordance with Article 72 (1) of the Constitution barely a day to end his tenure.
This decision follows a thorough review of their cases, with consideration given to their health, length of imprisonment, and other mitigating factors.
Below are the details of the pardoned individuals: Key among the list are William Ato Essien, CEO of defunct Capital Bank, and Philip Assibit who was jailed for his role in the GYEEDA scandal.
Akwasi AlhassanAlhassan was convicted of murder and sentenced to death on 19th March 1993.