Prophet Kofi Oduro, leader and founder of Alabaster International Ministry, has fervently pleaded with President to grant clemency to jailed businessman and founder of the now-defunct Capital Bank, .

The outspoken clergyman believes that Ato Essien, whom he describes as 'too intelligent' and highly intellectual, should not be held in prison According to a post shared by popular X Account, Edhub, Prophet Oduro called for Ato Essien to be added to the list of persons to be pardoned by the President this year. "Ato Essien is too intelligent for prison, and right now he's facing a health challenge.

Please, could he be added to those to be pardoned this year?" - Prophet Oduro is quoted as saying.

The man of God has joined the growing list of prominent individuals calling on President Mahama to show mercy to Ato Essien.