Calls for the release of convicted businessman Ato Essien - backed by some clergymen including Prophet Oduro - have stirred controversy, prompting questions about the blurred lines between Ghana's pulpit and its politics.
Essien, who was found guilty of embezzling over $90 million in state funds, has paid back $30 million and is currently serving time.
Yet Prophet Oduro recently suggested that his intelligence warrants leniency - a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from both the public and academia.
One of the most vocal opponents is Dr.
