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Akufo-Addo Grants Pardon to Former Capital Bank CEO Ato Essien and Eight Others

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President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has sparked debate following his decision to grant presidential pardons to a group of individuals, including Ato Essien, the former CEO of Capital Bank. Essien had been convicted of financial crimes tied to the bank’s collapse and was serving a 15-year prison sentence.

The list of pardoned individuals, released in a letter from the Office of the President, features a range of offenses and circumstances. Among them is Beatrice Ofori, a 64-year-old woman convicted of human trafficking, who is reported to be in poor health, and Akwasi Alhassan, who has been imprisoned for over 30 years for murder.

The pardons have drawn criticism from some quarters, with critics arguing that they could undermine public confidence in the justice system. There are concerns about the criteria used for selecting those granted clemency, especially given the severity of some of the crimes involved.

Supporters of the move, however, have defended the decision, citing the need for compassion and the potential for rehabilitation. They emphasise that presidential pardons, particularly in cases involving health issues or individuals who have served long sentences, are an important exercise of executive power.

Source:TheDotNews

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