Wontumi not a political prisoner; court’s ruling was fair and square – Prof Appiagyei Atua

It is a very good decision and the judge took time, I think probably because of the political context in which the decision and the case came about."If you are a political prisoner, it means that you have not committed any offence and that you have come up with some thoughts and ideas that challenge the powers that be and therefore you are speaking truth to power and you are challenging orthodoxy..." He explained that the concept of a political prisoner applies to individuals who are persecuted or imprisoned for expressing political views, advocating for democracy or human rights, or challenging those in power—not for committing criminal offences.