pardon

Pardon Not Possible

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The president may, acting in consultation with the Council of State – Grant pardon to persons convicted of an offence (Article 72, 1992 Constitution). Why is there a need for presidential pardon to start with? Why is there a need to pardon some, while others serve their full term? Is it not relative injustice to … Read more

Mahama Will Cause His ‘Political Death’ if He Grants Montie 3 Pardon – Baako

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Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Kweku Baako jnr has slammed members of the ruling NDC party petitioning President John Mahama to pardon the jailed trio in the Montie 3 saga. According to him, the members by their petition is inviting the President into a political mine field which will be disastrous to the … Read more

I Won’T Be Shocked if Mahama Pardons Montie 3

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New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful has said that she won’t be surprised if President John Mahama grants pardon to the three persons jailed for contempt by the Supreme Court. She is convinced the crusade to get the three contemnors out through the signing of petitions … Read more

The Montie Trio, Law, Media and National Security

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The Supreme Court’s conviction and imposition of a four-month custodial sentence and a fine of GH¢ 10,000 each on the Montie trio, and another GH¢ 30,000 fine on the directors of Montie FM has generated heated debate in Ghana over the past few days. The debate, although touches on many aspects of this landmark case, … Read more

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe Frees All Convicted Female Prisoners

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has pardoned all convicted female prisoners regardless of offences, with the exception of a few serving life sentences. “A full remission of remaining imprisonment is, hereby, granted to all female prisoners regardless of offences committed, save for those sentenced to life imprisonment and to death,” part of the order reads. Chikurubi … Read more

President John Dramani Mahama Grants Amnesty To 1,104 Prisoners, Why This Should Get You Worried

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In commemoration of the 54th Anniversary of Ghana’s Republic Day Celebrations, President John Dramani Mahama has granted Amnesty to a total of 1,104 prisoners this is inline with the Prerogative of Mercy order under Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution A press statement signed by the Deputy Minister of the Interior, James Agalga, and copied … Read more